12 Questions
What is the primary source of funding for education in the United States?
Local government funding
Which entity often mandates standardized tests for K–12 public school systems in the United States?
State governments
What is the approximate percentage of children who were homeschooled as of 2013 in the United States?
3%
Which level of education is compulsory in the United States according to state law?
High school
What can private schools in the United States typically do regarding their curriculum and staffing policies?
Determine their own curriculum and staffing policies
How is post-secondary education provided in the United States?
By a mix of publicly and privately administered colleges and universities
What is the main topic of the text?
The levels and spending on education in the United States
Which country has the most Nobel Prize winners in history?
United States
What percentage of Americans aged 25 to 64 attained some form of post-secondary education in 2017?
46%
How does post-secondary per-pupil spending in the United States compare to the OECD average?
Double
Where did the United States rank in primary and secondary per-pupil spending compared to other OECD countries in 2018?
5th
How does the knowledge and skills of American 15-year-olds rank globally in reading literacy, mathematics, and science?
Above OECD average
Explore the structure and funding of the education system in the United States, including public schools, private schools, homeschooling, standardized testing, and government oversight. Gain insights into the roles of state and federal governments in shaping education policies.
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