Education in Society
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What was the original meaning of 'school'?
What was the original meaning of 'school'?
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
Work | arrow_right_alt | Latin meaning of 'school' |
Leisure | arrow_right_alt | Greek meaning of 'school' |
Learn | arrow_right_alt | Modern English meaning of 'school' |
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Who was an early proponent of separating schools from religious institutions in the US?
Who was an early proponent of separating schools from religious institutions in the US?
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What was the motivation behind advocating for public schools?
What was the motivation behind advocating for public schools?
- Promote literacy
- Well-educated populace
- Mandatory education laws
- Literacy promotion
- Democratic requirements
- Fulfilling legal requirements
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Who pushed for Massachusetts to create a state-funded system of primary schools?
Who pushed for Massachusetts to create a state-funded system of primary schools?
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Until what age did mandatory education laws require children to attend school?
Until what age did mandatory education laws require children to attend school?
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What do public schools refer to?
What do public schools refer to?
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Which schools provide religious instruction alongside academic training?
Which schools provide religious instruction alongside academic training?
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What is the average level of education attained by 28% of Americans over the age of 25?
What is the average level of education attained by 28% of Americans over the age of 25?
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What is one of the highest barriers to post-secondary education in the US?
What is one of the highest barriers to post-secondary education in the US?
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What percentage of Americans over 25 have graduated with a bachelor’s degree?
What percentage of Americans over 25 have graduated with a bachelor’s degree?
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Apart from basic learning, what else is a manifest function of schooling?
Apart from basic learning, what else is a manifest function of schooling?
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Aside from passing on knowledge, what else do educational institutions do?
Aside from passing on knowledge, what else do educational institutions do?
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What is one manifest function of schools?
What is one manifest function of schools?
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Why do schools help form social groups?
Why do schools help form social groups?
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What is a self-fulfilling prophecy in education?
What is a self-fulfilling prophecy in education?