10: The Governance and Finance of American Public Education
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Learning Objectives
Icebreaker: Reflect, write and Discuss
Take five minutes to reflect on the questions below and write out your thoughts. Once finished writing discuss your ideas with a partner.
As a future teacher you will need to be aware of how schools are organized, governed and financed. Where you work will also determine the amount of money and resources available to you. The federal, state and local government all play a role in the complex financial system of education. Keep in mind that how well a school is funded is often a reflection of the community composition and wealth (number of businesses, homeowners, taxpayers, population size). In this chapter we will learn how schools are governed and financed in public education and begin to explore how these factors impact our ability to help students learn.