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Which of the following legislative acts withheld federal funds from schools that discriminated against students based on race, color, or national origin?

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Civil Rights Act of 1964

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The beginning of public high school was marked by the opening of the

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English Classical School in 1821

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"Boarding 'round" was a practice in the 18th century involving

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teachers living with student families for about a week at a time

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Which of the following phrases best describes the purpose of normal schools?

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to provide formal training for teachers

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The first compulsory education law in the New World was the

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Massachusetts Act of 1642

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Which of the following did not result from the publication of A Nation at Risk: The Imperative for Educational Reform?

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renewed attention to education

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Which of the following was included in the New England Primer?

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-spelling guide based on the alphabet denoted in brief rhymes and pictures -Lord's prayer -Apostle's Creed -Ten Commandments -list of books of the Bible -Numbers 1-100

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The "Schoolmaster of the Republic" who published the American Spelling Book was

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Noah Webster

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Which of the following statements best describes the Puritans' view of education?

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memorization of Scripture and the practice of biblical principles were more important than academic subjects

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The legistlative act that called for strengthening of science, math, and foreign language programs was the

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National Defense Education Act of 1958

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Brown vs. Board of Education was a court ruling that

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declared that segregating children based solely on race was wrong and illegal

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All of the following describe the Franklin Academy except

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instruction offered in Latin

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All of the following are basic principles of progressive education except

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core subjects should be emphasized

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Which of the following educators established a school in Florida to train female African American teachers?

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Mary McLeod Bethune

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The purpose of the Black Codes was to

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prohibit the education of slaves

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Prudence Crandall was best known for her work with

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African American children

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All of the following are true about the first colonial schools except

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they were equally attended by girls and boys

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Which of the following legislative acts divided federally owned wilderness land into townships and required the building of schools?

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Northwest Ordinance of 1787

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All of the following were objections to the idea of common schools except

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they provide avenues for social and economic mobility

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Town schools were created to

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give slaves the opportunity to learn to read and write

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A teacher's philosophy of education is all of the following except

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a static document that never changes

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The most prominent of all the proponents of progressivism was

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John Dewey

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Which philosophy is least likely to give students choices?

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existentialism

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Which of the following describe Maria Montessori's beliefs about early childhood education?

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children are capable of integrating aspects of the world around them through the use of their senses

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All of the following educators were major proponents of social reconstructionism except

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Maxine Greene

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Which of the following best defines philosophy?

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-basic beliefs, conscious and unconscious -a living dynamic part of who we are

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Which of the following educators established Summerhill School in England that emphasized learning by discovery?

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Which of the following educators established Summerhill School in England that emphasized learning by discovery?

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The philosophy that seeks to change society rather than just teach about it is

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social reconstructionism

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A teacher who primarily facilitates, coaches, and encourages likely has an anchor philosophy of

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progressivism

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The philosophy that grew out of a sense that those in power control those who don't have power is

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postmodernism

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Which philosophy says that education is more than preparation for life, it's life itself?

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progressivism

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Proponents of romanticism believe all of the following except

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there should be a balance of power among all people

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Which of the following approaches to teaching is considered teacher-centered?

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perennialism

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What enters into every decision a teacher makes?

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teacher preparation

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Picking and choosing among the components of several philosophies to create an individual philosophy is referred to as

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an eclectic approach

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The only way to know anything is through the study of the material world is espoused by

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romanticists

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Which philosophy is least likely to initiate service-learning?

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existentialism

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All of the following are beliefs of progressivists except

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the curriculum should be unchanging with no choices or electives

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All of the following are student-centered approaches to teaching except

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essentialism

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At Carver Middle School, rules are paramount and are taken very seriously. The curriculum focuses on a traditional core of classes, and the teachers focus heavily on standards and testing. Which philosophy of education is being demonstrated at Carver Middle School?

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essentialism

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All of the following are signs of physical abuse except

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the child encourages interaction with adults

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Data shows that substance abuse has increased for all of the following except

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alcohol

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All of the following are examples of bullying except

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disagreeing with a classmate

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Overall, the statistics show that the level of substance abuse in children and teenagers is

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declining slightly

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According to the National Child Abuse and Neglect Data System, approximately how many children were victims of abuse in 2011?

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700,000

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Students who are depressed are

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twice as likely to commit suicide as those who aren't

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Which of the following is a sign of neglect?

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lacking sufficient clothing for the weather

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Members of a student's community include

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family, teachers, administration, neighbors, etx

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Nonattendance of compulsory education is called

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truancy

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Which legislative act requires schools that receive federal funding to actively prevent bullying and to respond to all instances of it?

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Safe and Drug Free Schools Act of 2004

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All of the following are ways that students are different

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socioeconomic status health race

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Which of the following is the most common form of violence in schools?

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physical fights

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Overall, since 1960, the teen birth rate has

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declined

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About what percentage of the homeless population is comprised of families?

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40%

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What percentage of K-12 students are children of immigrants?

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20%

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All of the following are steps to confronting racism except

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remaining silent in an effort not to offend students

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Approximately what percentage of American children will live in households that make use of food stamps at some time in their first 18 years?

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50%

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If a teachers suspects a student is suicidal, she should

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be willing to listen, not lecture

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All of the following are examples of discrimination except

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giving children opportunities to explore their own identities

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Approximately what percentage of high school seniors report consuming more than just a trial tase of alcohol?

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70%

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The First Amendment to the Constitution guarantees all of the following except

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the right of due process

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Ethical teachers shall do all of the following except

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put standardized test scores ahead of other considerations

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Mr. Smith has a strong ability to put himself mentally in the place of others in order to appreciate a variety of perspectives. Which characteristic of ethical decisions is he demonstrating?

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empathy

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The rights of students to wear armbands to protest the Vietnam War was upheld in

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Tinker v. Des Moines Independent Community School District

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For a school employee to be considered liable for something, which of the following must be proven to be present?

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1- the person has a legal duty to protect students 2- the person fails to act within reason and provide the appropriate standard of care 3-there is a casual connection between the person's conduct and the result of injury 4- actual damage occurs to the injured person

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The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 requires schools to

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establish curricular standards

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Which of the following legislative acts allows parents and guardians access to their students' academic records and requires written parental permission for the records to be shared with anyone else?

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The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974

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Which amendment to the Constitution protects citizens from unreasonable search and seizure?

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Fourth

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An ethical teacher

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-is guided by a set of beliefs that leads to attitudes and actions focused on what's best for students -taking the high road and behaving professionally

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Which of the following scenarios best describes Murray v. Pittsburgh Board of Education?

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teacher may not use instructional strategy considered unorthodox by school board

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The policy of courts to use preceding court decisions in deciding future cases of a similar nature is called

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case law

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Issues that are addressed by state and local laws and policies include all of the following except

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freedom of speech

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Teachers may be dismissed from their positions for all of the following except

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having a homosexual relationship with another adult

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The procedures of due process generally require all of the following except

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the teacher must be given a severance package

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Continuing contract status is known as

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tenure

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A work is considered in the public domain if it

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is more than 75 years old or published by a government agency

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According to an AAUW survey, about what percent of eighth and eleventh-grade students experienced sexual harassment?

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80%

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Teaching contracts typically include all of the following except

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recent test scores

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Which of the following court cases deals with freedom of expression?

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Pickering v. Board of Education

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The difference (or similarity) between laws and ethics is

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ethics tell us what we should do and shouldn't do, while laws tell us what we can and can't do

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The Dale County school district includes four elementary schools that move into two middle schools, and then onto Dale County High School. This is an example of a

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feeder system

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The primary source of local funding for schools is

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property taxes

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What percentage of public school revenues comes from federal sources?

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less than 10%

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Ms. Thomas is the principal of Howard Middle School. She is interested in instituting site-based management at her school. Which of the following would not be a strategy that Ms. Thomas would use in her school?

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dictate rules and policies without a collaborative effort

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In addition to instruction costs, common education expenditures include

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all of the above are common expenditures

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Responsibilities of state legislators include all of the following except

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determining curriculum standards and accountability

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All of the following are true about principals except

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they are expected to both advise the school board and carry out board policies

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The person responsible for appointing the state's chief education officer as well as members of the state board of education in some states is the

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governor

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The state department of education addresses all of the following except

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how state chief officers of education and state board members are selected

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The institution that generally consists of volunteer members who set policies for the operation of schools is the

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district school board

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All of the following are examples of categorical grants except

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No Child Left Behind Act

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The act most closely associated with educational funding under the Obama administration is

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The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act

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Approximately what percentage of the U.S. government budget goes to public education?

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about 2%

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Mr. Parsons and Ms. Beck are interested in starting a new charter school. To which organization should they go for approval?

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state department of education

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State money for schools is raised through

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taxes: -state income tax -state corporate tax -state sales tax -excise tax -"sin" tax

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A state department of education operates under the guidance of the

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governor legislature state board of education

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District school board responsibilities include all of the following except

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making decisions about how state funds are allocated

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Children of poverty require

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about 40% more spending than students of average socioeconomic status

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The person in charge of the the bureaucracy that is usually centralized in the state's capital city, and travels throughout the state as the acknowledged authority on how schools operate is the

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state superintendent

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State boards of education

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establish the standards by which schools are accredited

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According to a survey of new teachers, most report feeling most prepared to do the following

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teach all students

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Early field experiences are generally devoted to

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structured observations

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Which of the following is a potential parental barrier to family involvement?

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socioeconomic barriers cultural/language barriers educational background barriers

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Some ways of involving families in education include

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-parent volunteer opportunities include materials preparation and working with students who may need extra help -parent-student-teacher events, such as family math night and career exploration workshops -student performances, such as chorus and band concerts, sports events, and club activities

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According to a survey of new teachers, most report feeling least prepared to do the following:

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develop interdisciplinary curriculum

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Which of the following are common teacher education courses that are part of a teacher preparation program?

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...

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Each of the following are guidelines for parent-student-teacher conferences except

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use educational jargon as much as possible

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Which kind of relationship would be the opposite of a congenial relationship?

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adversarial

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All of the following are methods for communicating with families except

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live webcasts

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Which of the following is a potential teacher barrier to parental involvement?

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lack of effort

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What is another term for a cohesive package of representative products?

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portfolio

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A negative observation that a prospective teacher may observe in a field experience is

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...

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Which statement is not true about performance-based pay?

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we know how to measure teacher effectiveness

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Teachers who take responsibility for student learning

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model respect and enthusiasm

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One of the best ways to learn how to become comfortable with parent conferences is to

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sit in on conferences conducted by experienced teachers

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Another term for student teaching is

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the capstone internship

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Which of the following is a tip for making the most of phone calls to parents?

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ask if the parent has a few minutes to talk

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According to the text, who should student teachers confide in during their experience?

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your supervisor another clinical intern someone you trust

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Teacher study groups

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are a means of building professional, collegial communities within schools

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Each of the following is a core belief of the NBPTS except

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teachers are committed to monitoring student behavior

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