What Is One of the Problems Related to Local Control

question 5

Multiple Choice

What is one of the problems related to local control of public schools identified in the chapter?

• A) Schools are funded with state taxes, so local control means some taxpayers have no say in how their money is spent.
• B) Schools are funded with federal taxes, so local control means some taxpayers have no say in how their money is spent.
• C) Schools are funded with local taxes, so wealthier areas have better schools than poorer ones.
• D) Schools are funded with local taxes, so poorer areas have better schools than they deserve.

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