FTCE Professional Education Practice Exam

Who are considered stakeholders in a student's academic success?

1. School psychologists and counselors

2. Parents, teachers, administrators, and community members

3. Only parents and teachers

4. Government officials and educational policymakers

The correct answer is: Parents, teachers, administrators, and community members

The correct answer highlights the diverse group of individuals and entities that contribute to a student's academic success. Parents, teachers, administrators, and community members each play a crucial role in a student’s educational experience. Parents are vital as they provide support, encouragement, and a home environment conducive to learning. Teachers directly influence students’ learning through instruction and mentorship. Administrators create policies and maintain the school environment that supports education, while community members can offer resources, opportunities, and support systems that enrich the educational experience. This collaborative effort among all these stakeholders is essential for fostering an environment where students can thrive academically and socially. Other options, while they may include relevant groups, do not encompass the full range of stakeholders critical to a student's success. For example, focusing solely on parents and teachers overlooks the significant influence of administrators and community members, which limits the perspective on support for student learning. Meanwhile, government officials and educational policymakers, while they have an impact on education systems at a macro level, do not engage with students on a daily basis like the stakeholders mentioned in the correct choice do.