1. How did the 1876 Texas Constitution provide for schools? (1 point)
It established the Texas Education Agency.
It set aside 45 million acres to help fund schools.
It set aside bonds worth $2 million to help fund schools.
OIt required the University of Texas to review students' academic work.
2. What longstanding problem has nagged public education in Texas? (1 point)
common academic standards for public schools
equal funding for public school districts
standardized teacher certification for public schools
management of public school districts
3. Why do some public schools in Texas receive a lot of funding while others receive
comparatively little?
(1 point)
High-performing schools receive funds from state universities.
OOlder, established schools have fewer expenses, leaving more money to spend on students.
Schools are funded mainly by property taxes, which vary widely from district to district.
The Permanent School Fund favors schools in rural areas.
4. What was the purpose of the Edgewood v. Kirby case? (1 point)
To challenge the legality of school vouchers.
To address funding disparities between wealthy and poor school districts.
To establish charter schools as a new form of public education.
OTo require all public schools to provide bilingual education programs.