Question

about 90% of u.s. students between kindergarten and twelfth grade attend government - run public schools. these schools are typically operated by local governments, and they are funded primarily by local and state governments.
although schools’ central task is to provide students with the academic skills necessary to enter the workforce, they provide many other services as well. schools help students develop the social and civic skills required to participate as citizens. schools offer free or reduced - price meals, vision screenings, and mental health counseling to students. finally, schools supervise children during the day, allowing adults to work while their children are in school.
decide whether each statement about public schools is true or false.

	true	false
most students go to private schools rather than public schools.
all funding for public education comes from the federal government.
public schools provide many services beyond education.

Explanation:

1. The text states public schools are "typically operated by local governments".
2. 90% of U.S. K-12 students attend public schools, so most do not go to private schools.
3. Public schools are funded "primarily by local and state governments", not only federal.
4. The text lists social/civic skill development, meals, screenings, counseling, and childcare as extra services beyond academic skills.

Answer:

1. Public schools are usually managed by local governments.: True
2. Most students go to private schools rather than public schools.: False
3. All funding for public education comes from the federal government.: False
4. Public schools provide many services beyond education.: True