英国和美国的教育(全英文).pptVIP

Education in the U.S. --- Administration 1. Educational systems 2. Funds for schools Education in the U.S. --- Administration In America, education is a national concern a state responsibility a local function Education in the U.S. --- Administration 1. There is 50 educational systems in the United States. The U.S. Constitution mentions nothing about education. Each state enjoys freedom to develop a school system as extensive or as limited as it desires. Education in the U.S. --- Administration 2. Local communities in turn were given substantial freedom to select teachers and administrators and to schedule the school year and day to meet the standards by the states. Education in the U.S. ---Administration 3. There was no a federal organization for education until the establishment of the U.S. Office of Education in 1867. In 1953 became a branch of the largest federal agency -----The Department of Health, Education, and Welfare. Education in the U.S. --- Administration 4. Since the U.S. Constitution is silent on education, all educational matters are left to the individual state. On the state level, educational policy is generally the responsibility of a state board of citizens. There is no one uniform pattern of state administration. Education in the U.S. --- Administration 5. In most states, the state legislature or governor appoints state boards, but a few state boards are elected . Education in the U.S. --- Administration 6. Funds for schools come from 3 sources: Approximately 50% is raised through local property taxes. An average of from 40% --50% comes from the states. Only 8% -- 9% from the national government. Education in the U.S. --- Practice 1. School system 2. Higher Education Education in the U.S. --- Practice Education is carried out at various levels, which are mainly divided into: elementary education 初级教育 secondary education 中级教育 higher education 高等教育 Early Childhood Education In most areas, free pu