School and Society-Ch 7 Review

The role of the ​__ is to provide leadership in educational policy making, promote state education standards, and advocate for equity of access to schools.​

• Legislature

• Superintendent of public instruction

• State department of education

• State board of education

Which of the following is not true about funding for education?

• Each state determines how to fund its own educational system

• Local dollars make up a substantial (large) portion of educational funding

• The federal government includes education funding in its annual budget to cover basic educational costs of the states

• Some private charitable foundations award grants to schools for special projects or to help solve problems related to the goals of the foundation.

One of the groups or individuals responsible for schools at the local level.

• school board

• federal government

• state department

• urban planners

True or False: The federal government's role in education is to support its citizens by ensuring they receive support and become productive members of society.

• True

• False

Who heads the U.S. Department of Education and sits on the president’s cabinet?

• Secretary of State

• Secretary of Education

• State Superintendent

• District Superintendent

True or False: Education is controlled by groups and individuals at the federal, state and local levels.

• True

• False

Where do states get money to fund education?

• Income tax

• Property tax

• Sales tax

Which one of the following is true about federal funding for education?

• Federal funds make up most of the money schools receive

• Federal funding makes up less than 10% of money needed to support schools.

Which of the following is true about communities and schools?

• Effective schools do not need to have a good relationship with parents to function.

• Many schools offer programs to their communities, such as adult education classes or meeting spaces for community groups.

• Businesses usually take a hands-off approach to schools and do not interact with them.

• Negative school-community relationships do not affect how a school is run or funded.

Which of the following is the best way for schools to help students who experience poverty?

• Working with social-service agencies and referring families to the services they need.

• Having a zero-tolerance policy for absences or missed work.

• Focusing on helping students develop positive self-esteem and decision-making skills.

• Bringing in groups like Students Against Destructive Decisions, which helps teens take ownership of the problem and work towards a solution.