Social Issues and Influences on Education Notebook Activity 14

Question 1

Public schools

Answer 1

Paid for by taxes and managed by local government for the benefit of the general public.

Created so all students could attend school. Now teach literacy and computation, but also social and civil responsibilities and skills.

• The National Governors Association, Council for Chief State School Officers, National Council for the Social Studies, and Common Core Standards all seek to raise achievement in the schools.
• Vouchers have become available in some areas to move students from public schools, especially those not meeting AYP, to private schools. Most are funded through public funds.

Magnet Schools
Public schools with a focused curriculum on arts, math, and science.
- The purpose is to attract a diverse population of students from across the state or district.
- Usually the faculty, parents, and students choose the school based on its curriculum focus.

Charter Schools
Public schools created by teachers, parents, and non-profit organizations under a contract with a state or district.
- Designed to improve academic performance
- These schools include Montessori Schools, Edison Schools, Experiential Learning Schools, and KIPP (Knowledge is Power Program) academies

Virtual Schools
Offered online.
- Available through all educational years, usually offered to those who can’t go to an in-person course or for credit recovery.
- Are generally tuition-free public charter schools.

Question 2

Private schools

Answer 2

Are free to practice own philosophy of education and can vary school to school.

Parochial Schools: Are a type of private school supported by a religious affiliation.
Home Schools: Offer learning in home, usually taught by parents.
- An option for parents who reported wanting more freedom in religious or moral instruction, concern in school environment, and dissatisfaction with the academic instruction of other schools.