Principles of Education Midterm

Which government entity is responsible for distributing state funding to school districts?

• State Government (TEA)

• State Board of Education

• Local school boards
• Federal Government

How do local school board members get compensated for their work?

• They earn an hourly rate equivalent to minimum wage.
• They do not get paid.
• They earn a small stipend of $1000
• They earn a salary equivalent to a teacher salary.

Which government entity is responsible for overseeing educator certification in Texas?

• Texas Education Agency
• State Board of Education
• Federal Government
• Local school boards

Who oversees teacher certification requirements in Texas?

• Federal Government
• School Principals
• State Government

• Local school boards

Who creates and implements the STAAR test?

• Local school boards
• Federal Government
• Texas Education Agency
• State Government

Which of the following is not regulated by State Government?

• Creating and implementing standardized tests
• Hiring and firing of school personnel
• Distributing state funding
• Overseeing teacher certification requirements

Where does the greatest percentage of school funding come from?

• State funding
• Local property taxes
• Federal funding
• Private donations

What is the purpose of Title I and IDEA programs?

• Providing financial assistance to support vulnerable populations
• Creating and implementing standardized tests
• Adopting curriculum standards
• Overseeing teacher certification requirements

How does the State Government influence the academic calendar for individual school districts?

• By writing education code that includes required instructional minutes.
• By hiring and evaluating the superintendent
• By distributing state funding
• By creating and implementing standardized tests

In what areas do local school boards have decision-making power?

• Academic calendar, superintendent hiring, and budget allocation
• Curriculum Standards, teacher certification, and employment contracts
• Instructional minutes, funding distribution, and standardized testing
• None of the Above