Question

public education is a government service provided specifically for young people. read the passage below. then follow the instructions. 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. all funding for public education comes from the federal government. public schools are usually managed by local governments. public schools provide many services beyond education. most students go to private schools rather than public schools.

Explanation:

• For the first statement: The passage says public schools are funded primarily by local and state governments, not the federal government. So it's false.
• For the second statement: The text clearly states "These schools are typically operated by local governments". So it's true.
• For the third statement: The passage lists services like meals, vision screenings, mental health counseling, and supervision. So it's true.
• For the fourth statement: It says about 90% attend public schools. So it's false.

Answer:

1. False
2. True
3. True
4. False