1. EDFS201 November 6, 2003

2. agenda Current issues Discuss Research projects Continue discussing chapter 4: How are schools run? Government and support of American Education. Organizing and paying for American Education.

3. Agenda Looking Forward: Nov 11-18 Research presentations. Please make sure you are prepared. Final Philosophy due on Nov. 11, 2003 11/.20/25 What is taught in schools? ReadingChapter 9 & 10. Designing Programs for learners and Standards Based Education and Assessment. Reflective Paper on Elements of Teacher Competency Due on November 20

4. Chapter 4 Outline Chapter 4: Organizing and Paying for American Education The Structure of American Education: Who is in charge of what? How are they appointed? –Federal Level –State Level –District Level –School Level –Classroom level

5. Chapter 4 outline What are the 5 Types of Choice Programs. What is the purpose of these programs? What is the criticism about the choice programs How are schools funded? What issues arise from the funding structure What are some of the funding equity programs? How does the federal government influence education at the state level? Chapter 4: Organizing and Paying for American Education

6. Chapter 4 Outline continued The financing of education—sources and move from equity to adequacy System of taxation (millage) –Property tax –advantages and disadvantages Progressive vs regressive taxes –Courts and property taxations –Where does the state get money to fund education?

7. Courts and funding equity— Mortana case –Where are schools seeking funds from? –How does the state attempt to fund for equity? –How about the federal government? Accountability: What are the roots of accountability? How is accountability enforced and reinforced? ?