public schools take up about 90%of American students; boards of education at the state and/or district level guide the spending,make decisions about the school curriculum, teacher standards and certification,and the overall measurement of student progress ATLANTA PUBLIC SCHOOLS KING A DIPPEI宝NC第
public schools • take up about 90% of American students; • boards of education at the state and/or district level guide the spending, make decisions about the school curriculum, teacher standards and certification, and the overall measurement of student progress
private schools take up slightly over 10%; have the freedom to use the fees they collect and make decisions about the running of the schools 。 four out of five private schools are run by religious groups,and religious teachings are a part of the curriculum Class of 2011 A private school in Georgia,US
private schools • take up slightly over 10%; • have the freedom to use the fees they collect and make decisions about the running of the schools • four out of five private schools are run by religious groups, and religious teachings are a part of the curriculum A private school in Georgia, US
II.Education-A Local Matter each state in the U.S.has its own laws regulating education; though age limits to attend schools vary,every child is guaranteed up to 13 years of education; some states play a strong role in the selection of learning material while others leave the decisions to local schools; boards of education often add courses on issues of public concerns to school curriculum
II. Education – A Local Matter • each state in the U.S. has its own laws regulating education; • though age limits to attend schools vary, every child is guaranteed up to 13 years of education; • some states play a strong role in the selection of learning material while others leave the decisions to local schools; • boards of education often add courses on issues of public concerns to school curriculum
III.What an American Student Learns ·Elementary School grades kindergarten(K)through 8(in some places,includes only grades K-6) 2008
III. What an American Student Learns • Elementary School grades kindergarten(K) through 8 (in some places, includes only grades K – 6)
Secondary school grades 9-12,popularly called"high school"" "junior high school"includes grades 7-9; senior high school"usually includes grades 9-12
Secondary school • grades 9 – 12, popularly called “high school”; • “junior high school” includes grades 7 – 9; • “senior high school” usually includes grades 9 – 12