Question 1

In many areas of the United States,schools remain racially segregated or have become resegregated after earlier attempts at integration failed.In 1954,the U.S.Supreme Court ruled in __________ that "separate but equal" segregated schools are unconstitutional because they are inherently unequal.

Accepted Answer

In 1954, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, Kansas that "separate but equal" segregated schools are unconstitutional because they are inherently unequal. This landmark case was a major victory for the Civil Rights Movement and paved the way for the desegregation of public schools in the United States.

Question 2

President Obama's 2009 American __________ was established to create a community-college challenge fund to allow opportunities for people to complete two-year or certificate programs to provide them with specific credentials for middle-skill jobs.

Accepted Answer

The answer of President Obama's 2009 American __________ was established...

Question 3

According to the text's discussion of unequal funding as a source of inequality in education,which of the following is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

The text indicates that the small proportion of school funding from the federal government is primarily allocated to special programs for disadvantaged students or those with disabilities.

Question 4

The lifetime earning gap between those individuals that earn a high school diploma or an alternative credential such as a GED and those that drop out of school is:

Accepted Answer

The lifetime earning gap between high school graduates (or those with equivalent credentials like a GED) and high school dropouts is significant, often estimated to be around $630,000. This figure reflects the increased earning potential and job opportunities available to those with a high school diploma or equivalent.

Question 5

From the __________ perspective,there is an emphasis in higher education on how to make colleges and universities more efficient and how to bring these institutions into the service of business and industry.

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The answer of From the __________ perspective,there is an emphasis...

Question 6

___________ programs are designed to mainstream children with disabilities.This is accomplished by taking the special education program curriculum and integrating it with the regular education program; each child receives an individualized education plan that provides annual educational goals.

Accepted Answer

Inclusion programs are designed to mainstream children with disabilities by integrating special education curriculum with regular education, and providing each child with an individualized education plan. Mainstreaming and special education programs may also have individualized plans, but they do not necessarily involve integration with regular education.

Question 7

In regards to status dropout rates,which of the following statistics is NOT correct?

Accepted Answer

The statement "The South has the lowest dropout rates in the United States" is not correct. According to data from the National Center for Education Statistics, the South has the highest status dropout rate among regions in the United States.

Question 8

In Maryland,Alabama,Mississippi,Tennessee,Georgia,and Texas,approximately 30 percent of African American public school students attend schools that have at least a __________ percent black/African American population.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In Maryland,Alabama,Mississippi,Tennessee,Georgia,and Texas,approximately 30 percent of African...

Question 9

The implementation of specific action to change the racial-ethnic and/or class composition of the student body is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

The answer of The implementation of specific action to change...

Question 10

__________ is the abolition of legally sanctioned racial-ethnic segregation.

Accepted Answer

Desegregation is the process of ending legally sanctioned racial-ethnic segregation. Option A, tracking refers to the practice of dividing students into different classes based on their academic abilities, while option C, segregation refers to the practice of separating people based on racial or ethnic criteria. Option D, integration, refers to the process of bringing people of different races or ethnicities together and creating inclusive environments where everyone is welcome.

Question 11

___________ allows children with disabilities to work with a wide variety of people,including a regular education teacher,a special education teacher,a speech therapist,an occupational therapist,a physical therapist,and a resource therapist.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ___________ allows children with disabilities to work...

Question 12

The percentage of people in a specific age range who are not currently enrolled in high school and who do not have a high school degree or its equivalent is referred to as the:

Accepted Answer

The "status dropout rate" is the percentage of people within a specific age range who are not currently enrolled in high school and who do not have a high school degree or its equivalent. Therefore, option (A) is the correct choice. Option (B) is incorrect as the "event dropout rate" refers to the percentage of students who actually drop out of high school in a given year. Option (C) is also incorrect as there is no such thing as an "absolute rate" in this context. Option (D) is incorrect as there is no such thing as a "relative drop rate" in this context.

Question 13

In their controversial book The Bell Curve: Intelligence and Class Structure in American Life,Richard Herrnstein and Charles Murray argue that intelligence is:

Accepted Answer

Herrnstein and Murray argue throughout their book that intelligence is largely genetically inherited and is a strong predictor of social outcomes like income, educational attainment, and criminal activity. They reject the idea that intelligence is strictly an environmental phenomenon or that it is not related to a person's racial-ethnic group. They also believe that intelligence can be measured accurately, though they acknowledge that the tests currently in use may not capture all aspects of intelligence.

Question 14

How segregated are schools today? _________ of all African American public school students in Illinois,Michigan and New York State attend predominantly black schools.

Accepted Answer

The answer of How segregated are schools today? _________ of...

Question 15

One concern in education has been how to provide better educational opportunities for __________,which involves any physical and/or mental conditional that limits students' access to,or full involvement in,school life.

Accepted Answer

Providing better educational opportunities for students with disabilities is a critical concern in education. Disabilities can include physical disabilities, learning disabilities, and mental health conditions that affect a student's access to and participation in school life. It is essential to ensure that students with disabilities receive equal opportunities for learning and achievement, and the education system must be designed to accommodate their individual needs.

Question 16

The ___________ programs are programs in which public funds (tax dollars) are provided to parents so they can pay their child's tuition at a private school of their choice.

Accepted Answer

These are commonly referred to as school voucher programs, which have been a controversial topic in education policy.

Question 17

Special programs for students who are disadvantaged (such as the Head Start program) or have disabilities are funded by:

Accepted Answer

Special programs for disadvantaged students or those with disabilities are primarily funded by the federal government. This includes programs such as Head Start, which provides early childhood education and support to low-income families. While some funding may also come from state or local sources, the majority of resources for these programs come from the federal government.

Question 18

___________ are primary or secondary schools that receive public money but are free from some of the day-to-day bureaucracy of a larger school district that may limit classroom performance.

Accepted Answer

Charter schools are public schools that operate independently from local school districts, but are still accountable for academic performance and financial management. They have more flexibility in terms of curriculum and staffing, but are still held to the same academic standards as traditional public schools.

Question 19

According to sociologist George Ritzer,__________ can be thought of as a means of mass educational consumption that allows students to consume educational services and eventually obtain "goods" such as degrees and credentials.

Accepted Answer

The term "McUniversity" was coined by George Ritzer to describe universities that operate like fast food franchises, offering standardized and highly quantifiable educational experiences to students who consume them like customers. This idea ties into the concept of "consumerism," which emphasizes the role of consumption in modern society. Therefore, the most appropriate choice is C.

Question 20

What measure estimates the percentage of both public and private high school students who left high school between the beginning of one school year and the beginning of the next without earning a high school diploma or an alternative credential such as a GED?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What measure estimates the percentage of both...

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