Modern School and Governance

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of frequent family moves?

Skills that can help students learn how to state their needs, negotiate and collaborate.

The differences in learning and graduation rates among schools, often linked to differences in populations and funding.

The most common structure for dividing local responsibilities for the district includes all of the following except...

In the 1970's unemployment rose and people had less disposable income to spend on education.

The great increase in births after the end of World War II

Older students living in poverty may be the sole providers for their families.

In the 1983 report called A Nation at Risk, it was reported that the rate of illiteracy in America had dropped

The amount of money spent on education varies widley from district to distric. THe biggest cause of this discrepancy is

Movement toward focusing teaching on reading, writing and math.

Intimidation or bullying through email, social networking sites, texts, or other electronic means

Which of the following about bullying and intimidating is NOT true?

A public school that operates with freedom from many of the regulations that apply to traditional public schools

A Fed program designed to help preschool children from low-income families develop the skills needed for school success

When taxes from property are low, and the poverty level is high

An adult who commits to a long-term relationship with a student to provide support, guidance, and help.

Poverty affects school children in which of the following ways?

Which of the following stuatements about the U.S. Department of Educaiton is NOT true?

Tests that measure students' performance compared to that of thousands of other students.

The Supreme Court decision for Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, Kansas in 1954____

The rule that states that prohibited behaviors and actions will not be tolerated--no exceptions.

Describes students or groups with characteristics that make them more likely to fail academically.

The Equal Opportunity in Education Act ____

Uanable to read or write

Education is available to all people throughout the wolrd regardless of gender, race and economic situation.

In the average split of educational funding, the majority of contributions come from ____ funding

To be effective, schools need to maintain good relationships with parents and the community.

Since it is NOT addressed in teh Constitution, states have the primary control of public education.

Teachers are often the first people to see signs of studenst facing significant problems.

The outcome of Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, Kansas was separate but equal schools for all Americans

The average amount of money a school pays to educate a students for one year.

The Goals 2000 act of 1994 included six educational goals to be reached by the year 2000.

When business or industry provides support for a school, involving funding, expertise and a variety of other forms.

Schools can help prevent violence or gang activity by doing which of the following:

Education in two languages

The goals of No Child Left Behind included ___

Under No Child Left Behind Act, schools that demonstrate the least success on standardized tests, receive most money

Private Schools _____

When a student loses the right to attend school for a specified period of time.

The computer revolution____

Movement toward the United States led primarily by African-Americans to gain equal rights regardless of race

The increase in population after World War II resulted in the need for more schools and teachers.

Control of public education is part of the role of federal, sate, and local government.

The use of metal detectors in schools is illegal as it violates the constinutional rights of students.

Desegregation of schools was one of the most influential aspects of the civil rights movement