How does the speaker describe the state of the public school system in the country?

Public Schools and Their Impact

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1.
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Declining rapidly
Uniform and consistent
Varied and diverse
Improving steadily
2.
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What is a major issue with the public school system according to the speaker?
Too much government funding
Overcrowded classrooms
Inconsistent quality across communities
Lack of teachers
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is highlighted about the Bronx high school where the speaker taught?
It was an old and dilapidated building
It was the best school in the country
It had fewer resources than suburban schools
It was newly constructed with decent resources
4.
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How does the speaker's high school compare to others in terms of resources?
It had fewer resources than most
It had more resources than most
It had no resources at all
It had the same resources as others
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Why are public schools important for businesses?
They provide cheap labor
They offer tax benefits
They ensure employees are literate and competent
They reduce competition
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is a benefit of having great public schools for businesses?
Increased competition
More government regulations
Higher taxes
Better prepared employees
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What role do public schools play in democracy?
They create political parties
They inform the electorate
They enforce laws
They reduce taxes
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Why should people without children in public schools still care about them?
They can vote on school policies
They benefit from an informed society
They can use school facilities
They receive direct financial benefits
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What is a key reason for supporting public schools according to the speaker?
To increase property values
To ensure a strong democracy
To eliminate private schools
To reduce government spending
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