Education in U.S

The United States has a federal system of government that values local governance, no country-level education system or curriculum exists in the United States. The federal government does not operate public schools. Each state has its own Department of Education that sets the guidelines for the schools of that state. Public schools also receive funding from the individual state and local property taxes. Public colleges and universities take in money from the state to which they are located. Each state's legislative body decides how many tax dollars will be given to public colleges and universities. Students in grades one through twelve do not have to pay tuition. College and university students do have to pay tuition, but many can earn scholarships and receive loans.

Much of the control of American public schools lies in the hands of each local school district. Each school district is governed by a school board; a small committee of people elected by the local community or appointed by the local government.