Education Funding Policy Online Test

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Education Funding Policy

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge on Education Funding Policy.
Number of Questions: 15
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What is the primary source of funding for public education in the United States?

Federal Government
State Government
Local Government
Private Donations

Which federal law guarantees equal funding for students with disabilities?

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB)
Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA)
Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)

What is the purpose of school vouchers?

To provide financial assistance to families for private school tuition
To increase accountability and transparency in public schools
To promote school choice and competition
To fund after-school programs and extracurricular activities

What is the main goal of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)?

To improve student achievement and close achievement gaps
To increase accountability and transparency in public schools
To provide more funding for public education
To promote school choice and competition

What is the term for the practice of allocating more funding to schools with a higher proportion of students from low-income families?

Weighted Student Funding
Targeted Funding
Compensatory Funding
Equity Funding

What is the primary source of funding for higher education in the United States?

Federal Government
State Government
Tuition and Fees
Private Donations

Which federal program provides financial aid to students from low-income families?

Pell Grant
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
Work-Study Program
Stafford Loan Program

What is the purpose of the Higher Education Act (HEA)?

To provide federal funding for higher education
To regulate the accreditation of higher education institutions
To protect the rights of students and borrowers
All of the above

What is the term for the practice of charging different tuition rates to in-state and out-of-state students?

Differential Tuition
Non-Resident Tuition
Out-of-State Tuition
All of the above

What is the purpose of the College Board?

To administer the SAT and ACT college entrance exams
To develop and maintain curriculum standards for K-12 education
To provide financial aid to students from low-income families
To advocate for policies that support public education

What is the term for the practice of providing financial assistance to students who attend private schools?

School Choice
Voucher Program
Tax Credit Scholarship
All of the above

What is the purpose of the National Education Association (NEA)?

To represent the interests of teachers and education professionals
To develop and maintain curriculum standards for K-12 education
To provide financial aid to students from low-income families
To advocate for policies that support public education

What is the term for the practice of using standardized test scores to evaluate teachers and schools?

High-Stakes Testing
Accountability Testing
Performance-Based Assessment
All of the above

What is the purpose of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT)?

To represent the interests of teachers and education professionals
To develop and maintain curriculum standards for K-12 education
To provide financial aid to students from low-income families
To advocate for policies that support public education

What is the term for the practice of providing financial assistance to students who attend college?

Financial Aid
Scholarships
Grants
Loans

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