ED 101.02 Introduction to Education Quiz 11

What does the term 'school choice' refer to?

• Options for students to choose from based on their academic performance

• Schools that focus on offering diverse extracurricular activities

• School options that a student may choose to attend instead of their local public school

• Choice between different public schools in the same district

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a type of school choice option?

• Virtual schools

• Charter schools

• Magnet schools

• Private schools

According to the New York State Department of Education, how many charter schools were in operation in the 2018-2019 school year?

• Burris & Bryant, 2019

• 292

• 130,000

• Little oversight and barriers to enrollment for all students

Advocates of charter schools believe that they provide an opportunity for students to learn in an environment that is not bound by what?

• Educational institutions

• Traditional curricular mandates

• State regulations

• Budget constraints

According to the Network for Public Education, what are some concerns outlined about charter schools?

• Low academic performance and lack of resources

• Lack of accountability and rigorous curriculum

• Misuse of taxpayer dollars and barriers to enrollment

• Unqualified teachers and limited extracurricular activities

What responsibility do teachers have regarding understanding their local school district's policies and procedures?

• Maintain positive relationships with community members

• Stay up to date on issues of community concern

• Advocate for policies and funding

• Assist students in selecting school options

What should teachers do to help them make informed decisions regarding educational resources?

• Understand how the school budget was developed and district priorities

• Promote standardized testing

• Encourage early specialization in students

• Advocate for larger classroom sizes

Where can one find the Network for Public Education's report, Asleep at the Wheel?

• On the website of a charter school organization

• In local school board meeting minutes

• At the administrative office of public schools

• https://networkforpubliceducation.org/asleepatthewheel/

What impact do local, state, and federal policies have on teachers?

• They control teacher professional development

• They determine teacher salaries

• They affect their work and available resources

• They define teacher responsibilities

What should teachers advocate for in order to reflect their philosophy and values?

• Privatization of education

• Uniform curriculum across all schools

• Less student choice in education

• Policies and funding