After you read this chapter, you should be able to

10.1 Identify and explain the three areas of federal government’s involvement in public education.
10.2 List the state leaders and legal entities who play key roles in shaping education policy and practice and describe their responsibilities.
10.3 Assess which local leaders, entities, and support staff play key roles in shaping education policy, practice, and student success.
10.4 Evaluate how the structural issues of school district size, school size, and grade-level configuration affect public schools’ costs and effectiveness.