8 American Education.docVIP

Lecture 8 American Education Goal significance of American education General view of Americans on education The role of federal, state, and local governments in education The different sources of funds for education Different categories of schools I. General Introduction Goal of education To achieve universal literacy Low _________________ rate (about 1%) ≈80% teenagers complete high school ≈50% enrollment in institutions of ___________ learning To help to understand and take part in affairs of government and to be responsible citizens Who is responsible for the education? A function of the __________, not the federal government (the U.S. Constitution) Boards of Education (at the state level) Groups of people who make policies for schools at the state and/or district level, including decisions about the school curriculum, teacher _________________ and certification and the overall measurement of student progress. Governing Board of Education (at the local level) Each local school district has a governing board (管理委员会) which is responsible for the ___________ of professional and support staff, determining curriculum, etc. Department of Education To ensure equal educational opportunity for all people, to influence education and give financial help to its development But cannot give ___________ in education or control over educational policy and practice across the states 3 sources of funds for schools 1) Through ___________ property taxes: ≈50% 2) The ___________ taxes: 40% --50% 3) The ______________ government: 8% -- 9% School year 1. two-semester system 1) 1-6 spring 2) 9－12 fall 2. three-semester system 1) 9－12 fall 2) 1-5 spring 3) 6-8 summer Different categories of schools 1. ________________ schools (88%) 2. _______________, schools (10%) [parochial schools nondenominational ~] 3. home schools (1.7%)