Deck 13: Who Controls and Finances Education

Question 1

Individuals who are beginning to think about teaching are interested in

A) compensation.
B) what to teach.
C) plans of study.
D) how to teach.

Answer 1

how to teach.

Question 2

Education has long been used as an instrument of

A) social control.
B) social conflict.
C) social integration.
D) all of the above

Answer 2

social control.

Question 3

Changes that are occurring in American education now will have a ________ on the future direction of education.

A) minimal impact
B) profound impact
C) moderate impact
D) damaging impact

Answer 3

profound impact

Question 4

The Amendment to the constitution that transfers those powers not specifically delegated to the federal government to the state is the ________ Amendment.

A) Thirteenth
B) Tenth
C) Fifth
D) Twelfth

Question 5

Those who control education can control

A) the trends in society.
B) the political, social, and economic course of society.
C) the philosophical foundation of society.
D) the sociological foundations of society.

Question 6

The "Spending Clause" has enabled which body to influence educational policy?

A) the local government
B) the school board
C) the federal government
D) the state government

Question 7

The daily operation of the school is usually the responsibility of

A) the State Secretary of Education.
B) the principal.
C) the local school district.
D) the state education agency.

Question 8

Local school boards

A) are decided by the State Secretary of Education.
B) are decided by the local community people.
C) are partially decided by the state and partially decided by the local community.
D) are organized by the state.

Question 9

The large expanse of influence of the federal government has come about because of

A) the Bush presidency.
B) local school districts giving up control.
C) states' not requiring that schools meet test score standards.
D) federal legislation.

Question 10

Professional teachers' organizations influence educational policy

A) through lobbying activities at the state and federal levels.
B) the local school districts in grass-roots efforts.
C) both A and B
D) neither A nor B

Question 11

Because of the importance of education in the development of a skilled workforce,

A) business leaders often outnumber educators on some panels.
B) business leaders frequently have intern placements from the local colleges.
C) business leaders frequently return to the classroom to teach.
D) all of the above

Question 12

Collective bargaining is one way the professional teachers; organizations

A) exercise influence at the state level.
B) exercise influence at the national level.
C) exercise influence at the local level.
D) all of the above

Question 13

Centralized control of education takes control away for

A) the local government.
B) the state government.
C) the federal government.
D) none of the above

Question 14

The largest percentage of education cost is for

A) human resources.
B) instruction and related programs.
C) facilities management.
D) pupils' personnel services.

Question 15

In some sates the practice of funding education through ________ has been challenged and funding sources changes

A) gabling revenues
B) property tax
C) cigarette tax
D) all of the above

Question 16

"Average Daily Attendance" is the method used to

A) minimize the use of substitutes.
B) allocate funds.
C) determine excused absences.
D) maximize attendance.

Question 17

Adequacy models address the question of how much it will cost to achieve

A) adequate yearly progress.
B) perfect attendance.
C) the levels of achievement defined by the state.
D) equity.

Question 18

Teacher compensation plans are usually based on the single salary schedule where teachers

A) are paid according to experience and education.
B) negotiate their own salary.
C) receive merit pay.
D) receive the same amount of compensation.

Question 19

Citizens who think that education is a national priority contend that the changes in the control of education is necessary to

A) remove the ability of the state to awards contracts.
B) keep the nation more productive and competitive.
C) remove the special interests from the local level.
D) all of the above

Question 20

An issue closely linked to governance is

A) voter registration.
B) money and finance.
C) curriculum and instruction.
D) political party.

Question 21

Students have been chosen to represent their school before the local school board, to argue for increased funding for the Arts. In 500 words or more, write the speech to be given, using a persuasive argument for increased funding.

Question 22

Construct a flow chart detailing the flow of an idea form the individual teacher's classroom to approval and implementation, then write an essay, explaining the flow of approval to including an assessment of whether or not the process is effective and why.

Question 23

Choose the best model of governance for the local school district. In an analysis, list the considerations and criteria used to make the decision.

Question 24

Using the information in the book, interviews with teachers, personal feelings and reflections of job experiences compare/contrast teacher compensation plans, choosing one and justifying one choice.

Question 25

Identify support staff in a school. What impact do they have on the school environment and learning?

Question 26

Log onto the website of the state in which you want to become licensed. Locate the state governance model. Is it an effective model? What are the advantages and disadvantages for the student population? What factors influenced the decision to use this model?

Question 27

Log onto the local school board website to review the minutes for the past year. Analyze the decisions for funding and construct a graphic organizer to categorize these expenditures. Prioritize these expenditures by amount in ascending order.

Question 28

Watch the Nightline video segment focusing on the failure of a local high school. Answer the question: Who is accountable for this school's failing?

Question 29

Debate the pros and cons of teacher organization membership for the beginning teacher, listing the criteria for each category.

Question 30

What are "commercialized schools"? Predict their role in future strategies for educational delivery?