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Early on, communities came together to hire a teacher and house him/her, build the school, buy books and provide firewood during the winter. A lot of the value was in what people could contribute in kind or in time. Nowadays, we pay money toward a central fund to pay for this. It is just a change in currency.
Taxes are an easy way to gather money and provide for a common education for everyone in the community. This has always been an important feature in America--equal opportunity for all.
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How did reformers improve public education in the mid-1800's?
they demanded taxes support the school systems
Was the Roman Empire able to support its armies and public services?
Taxes were placed on people who had been conquered.
Who funds public schools?
The taxpaying public funds PUBLIC schools. The state and local (but NOT federal) government has the responsibility to operate them, however, it is done by using money collected from the taxes paid by the general public.
What action led many Americans colonists to support declaring independence from the British empire?
Great Britain increased taxes on many items in the colonies.
How did the twenty-fourth amendment help African Americans?
by eliminating poll taxes
How did public education improve in the 1800?
they demanded taxes support the school systems
What taxes are paid for public schools?
Public schools are primarily funded through local property taxes, which are levied on residential and commercial properties within the school district. Additionally, state income taxes and sales taxes contribute to public school funding, varying by state. Federal funding also plays a role, though it typically constitutes a smaller portion of a school's budget. These taxes collectively support operational costs, teacher salaries, and educational programs.
Do parents of private school students need to pay public school taxes?
no
Can you claim someone that is on public assistance on your taxes?
Unless you are providing more than half of a person's support, you can not claim them on your taxes. If a person is surviving on public assistance, and supporting themselves from that they can not be claimed on taxes.
Is education free for all US citizens?
Americans pay taxes to support the educational system.
In most states school are exempt from taxes?
PUBLIC or not for profit schools, yes.
What is true for museums public school and YMCAs?
they are exempt from paying income taxes
How did reformers improve public education in the mid-1800's?
they demanded taxes support the school systems
Do you have to pay for night school?
depends if it is public it goes through taxes if it is private you have to pay
Can student loans be taken out of your federal taxes?
Yes, if your at a public school but not at private schools
What are two arguments against public ownership of utilities?
Taxes go up to support the government
How much are public high school fees in Colorado?
In the US public schools are paid for by taxes and therefore do not charge fees.
