Local tax rates are typically decided by
a. county commissioners.
b. town/city councils and mayors.
c. school boards.
d. state legislators.
Question 2Awareness of _____ helps teachers to make decisions and take appropriate actions to meet childrens needs.
a. community resources
b. availability of medical care
c. childrens IQ scores
d. family economic status
Question 3A comprehensive early childhood program that addresses education, health, parent involvement, social services, disability, and family literacy is
a. child care.
b. full-day kindergarten programs.
c. Head Start.
d. community collaborations.
Question 4Family members should be encouraged to participate in local school board meetings
a. to learn about current local issues related to education.
b. to demonstrate support for teachers and educational programs.
c. to voice parent and family perspectives on current topics.
d. all of the above
Question 5Marian Wright Edelmans initiative to leave no child behind focuses on
a. schools average standardized test scores.
b. encouraging action by policy makers for childrens agenda.
c. issues such as child care and Head Start, nutrition, child welfare, and gun safety.
d. both B and C
Question 6Before- and after-school care for primary age children must be of high quality because
a. state standards require them to be.
b. communities are legally responsible.
c. children experience stress in transitions experienced through the day.
d. academic expectations should never be far from thought.
Question 7About _____ percent of all states require that family involvement topics be included in programs of teacher preparation.
a. 50
b. 60
c. 75
d. 90
Question 8ANS: C
a. literacy development
b. play
c. learning to write
d. learning to get along with others