Which of the following is an advantage of a decentralized educational system?

a. It provides parents with more control over the schools their children attend.
b. It has fewer disparities in the resources available to students.
c. It has independent educational boards to make decisions.
d. It generally spends the same amount of money on students, no matter where their school is.


Answer: a

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