BIA and DOD Schools: Student Achievement and Other Characteristics Often Differfrom Public Schools'

摘要

The federal government has direct responsibility for two school systems servingelementary and secondary students--the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) and the Department of Defense (DOD) school systems. Unlike public schools, where federal funding constitutes a small portion of total resources, the BIA and DOD school systems depend almost entirely on federal funds. Although the two school systems have this feature in common, their histories and settings are quite different. Because these school systems are a federal responsibility, the Congress is interested in ensuring that children attending BIA and DOD schools are receiving a quality education. This document provides information about several aspects of both school systems. Our study provides information on student academic performance, teacher staffing, access to educational technology, the condition of facilities, and expenditure levels for each system.