California is one of only four states where you need more than just a majority of voters to approve a bond issue to build new schools. Not coincidentally, California ranks 49th out of 50 states in terms of classroom crowding. Most of our schools are 30 years or older.Proposition 26 would allow school construction bonds to pass with a majority vote instead of the current two-thirds requirement.A majority vote is only fair. Currently, every "no" vote counts twice as much as every "yes" vote.Of course it's easy to argue for Proposition 26 in Palo Alto, where voters understand the importance of a good education. Here, voters have been generous to the school system over the years, and bond measures have passed with far more than the two-thirds vote necessary.But that's not true elsewhere in California, especially where schools fall well below national standards. We're not saying that school spending means higher test scores, but it's hard for students to learn in crowded, cold, or crumbling classrooms. And these students are the workforce of tomorrow we're talking about, which is why many employers in the Silicon Valley are backing Proposition 26.4Choose the correct answer.Which statement best shows a central idea of the passage? A. California needs to work towards fixing their energy problem. B. Voters should pass Proposition 26 because many of the state’s schools are failing. C. Voters in America consider education an important issue. D. California needs a voucher school funding system to offset the funding problems.

large urban school district spends more per pupil than any other district in the state; yet this district’s graduation rate is the lowest.Sharply declining state revenues have forced political leaders to consider cuts across the entire state budget. Even so, Senator A argues that funding for the urban school district should not be cut because more funding is needed to counter problems particular to an urban setting. Senator B, meanwhile, argues that funding should be cut because the urban district is not improving its graduation rate. Senator B’s position is based on an incomplete survey conducted by personal staff members, which indicates that cutting funding will make the district focus on basic academics. This has also been the result after decreasing funding for public education in suburban areas in other states.For the last 12 years, an organization representing parents and teachers in the urban district has argued for an increase in funds to support programs that encourage students to stay in school and graduate. A public university conducted a study of the urban school district and recommended that funding be increased to meet the needs of the urban district. This year, funding for the public schools will be competing with road funding, a priority for the business sector in the state. A private management business has offered to take over the urban school district at a lower cost to guarantee a higher graduation rate. Last year a private school in the same city produced three National Merit Scholar finalists.Note: Graduation rates do not include students who leave the district without graduating, but who graduate from another district. Dropout rates in this district are compiled for the twelfth-grade year only.Which statements are both accurate and relevant in determining funding for this urban district?Choose 3 answers Graduation rates are accurate because dropout rates are determined in the senior year. It is irrelevant that three National Merit Scholars graduated from a private school in the city this year. It is relevant to compare the effects of reduced funding in suburban districts in other states with an urban district. It is irrelevant that the parent teacher organization argues for a funding increase because they do that every year. It is irrelevant that the business sector has placed a priority on road construction, since this competes with education funding. Graduation rates may be inaccurate because not all students are tracked after leaving the district. Even though the entire state budget will likely decrease for the next year, an appeal for more funding for education is relevant because a real need exists.

In this passage, Sharon and Jasmine comment on proposed cuts to the state education budget. Sharon:Our state cannot afford to cut spending for education, no matter what the monetary benefit may be. If we cut teaching positions and increase class sizes as proposed, we will affirm that educating our children is not a priority of the state. Instead of simply looking at the short-term gain these savings will create for our budget, we should consider the long-term investment in an educated citizenry. Educating our children—all our children—as well as we can is the most effective way to reduce future costs in our state, whether they come in the form of health care bills, prison expenses, or unemployment assistance. Only someone fooled by the allure of short-term gains would implement the proposed education cuts. Jasmine:While cuts to education are always politically unpopular, it is time to recognize the debt crisis present in our state. We can no longer pretend we generate enough income to support the spending our current education program demands. It is irresponsible to incur the level of debt necessary to pay for programs currently in place; one day our children and grandchildren will have to pay off this debt. The modest cuts proposed to the education budget would help close the deficit by nearly thirty percent. Though the savings will be major, the effects of these changes will be relatively minor. For example, class sizes are only projected to increase from 25 students to 28 students. By implementing spending cuts, we can bequeath a balanced budget to future generations.No sources were consulted in the composition of this passage.SubmitBased on its use by Jasmine, it can be inferred that the word incur belongs to which of the following word groups?highlight textAexpand, inflate, magnifyBrequest, solicit, demandCflaunt, display, flourishDacquire, obtain, contractEsettle, pay, reimburse

Multiple Choice QuestionHow has funding for public school districts changed over the past 20 years in Texas?Multiple choice question.The local school district share of funding for public schools has declined.The state share of funding for public schools has generally declined.Both the state of Texas and local school districts have dramatically increased funding of public schools to meet increased costs.Public schools have had to rely on increased federal spending in order to make up for lower state and local school district spending.

should vouchers be constitutional? create an argument for yes and an argument for no

A new state-sponsored tax law aimed at increasing the state’s college attendance rate gives local public universities tax incentives to encourage acceptance of a greater percentage of applicants from within the state. Legislators supporting the new law believe that it will not only allow more students from the state to obtain further education, but also provide a strong financial boost to in-state universities. Which of the following, if true, would provide the strongest critique of the legislators’ proposal?