Control of Public Education

Question 1

Breifly describe the history of Education

Answer 1

• Started in Churches, Parents, Community Groups
• major shift in 1800’s
• turned to the state - make sure every child had elementary education

Question 2

in Canada - how is eduaction controlled

Answer 2

• Each province has control over education
• Federal Gov’t has control over education (constiution act 1867)
• Most provinces education is divided among 2 levels of authority

Question 3

What 2 levels of authority govern Provincal Education

Answer 3

1. Provincal Government
   - Education Act
   - research
   - develop circirlum
2. Locally elected boards
   - Management of Public Schools

Question 4

How does funding work in education?

Answer 4

• nearly all money comes from tax payers
• school boards receive money from Provincal Gov’t
• Feds provide grants

Question 5

What 4 groups have an influence of policy making other than government?

Answer 5

1. Teachers - through union
2. trustees
3. Parent Organizations
4. Students