Governance & Finance in Education

Which body sets state education policies and approves state education standards in Georgia?

• Local School Principals

• Georgia Board of Education

• Georgia School Superintendent

Who is primarily responsible for setting national education policies in the United States?

• State Governors

• Local School Principals

• U.S. President

• Cobb County Board of Education

What is the main role of the U.S. Secretary of Education?

• Implementing federal education policies

• Managing local school districts

• Setting state education standards

• Overseeing individual schools

Who oversees the implementation of state education policies in Georgia?

• U.S. Secretary of Education

• Cobb County School Superintendent

• Georgia School Superintendent

• Local School Principals

What is the primary source of funding for local school districts like Cobb County?

• Federal grants

• State taxes

• Local property taxes

• Donations

Who is responsible for managing the daily operations of individual schools?

• State Governors

• Local School Principals

• U.S. President

• Cobb County Board of Education

What is one of the main duties of the Cobb County School Superintendent?

• Setting national education policies

• Implementing policies set by the board

• Proposing federal education budgets

• Overseeing the U.S. Department of Education

What percentage of total school funding in the United States comes from the federal government?

• 8%

• 25%

• 47%

• 60%

What is one of the rising costs that puts pressure on school budgets?

• Reduced administrative expenses.

• The cost of educational materials and technology.

• Decreased enrollment rates.

• Lower salaries for teachers.

Who oversees the implementation of state education policies in Georgia?

• Local School Principals

• Georgia Board of Education

• Georgia School Superintendent