Explain what the superintendent of public instruction does.

What will be an ideal response?

As head of the Department of Education, this nonpartisan state constitutional officer's job entails advocating for student achievement throughout the state's education systems. The superintendent is the point person for testing and reporting, including high school exit exams and student achievement testing. She/he collects data on a range of education related issues, such as drop-out rates, and education funding levels. The office is responsible for implementing the No Child Left Behind Act and other federal programs or mandates.

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Federal law provides that every individual has the right to appeal his or her case

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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According to the Tenth Amendment, those powers not delegated to the federal government are reserved for whom or what?

   a. The private sector  b. The states or the people ? ?c. ?Not-for-profit agencies  ?d. Those designated by subsequent amendments 

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