Education in Society

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What was the original meaning of 'school'?

Draggable itemCorresponding Item
Work
Latin meaning of 'school'
Leisure
Greek meaning of 'school'
Learn
Modern English meaning of 'school'
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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?

  • 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?

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Until what age did mandatory education laws require children to attend school?

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What do public schools refer to?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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What is one manifest function of schools?

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Why do schools help form social groups?

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What is a self-fulfilling prophecy in education?