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Americans Speak out: Are Educators and Policy Makers Listening?--The 40th Annual Phi Delta Kappa/Gallup Poll of the Public's Attitudes toward the Public Schools
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Bushaw, William J.; Gallup, Alec M. – Phi Delta Kappan, 2008
Parents, educators, political leaders--all Americans need the information contained in this article. But why this poll? First, it's not just a quick snapshot of public perception. Rather, it is a serious research tool, conducted annually, that allows Phi Delta Kappa (PDK) members and other educators and policy makers to track public opinion from…
Descriptors: Public Schools, Public Opinion, Educational Practices, National Standards
The 39th Annual Phi Delta Kappa/Gallup Poll of the Public's Attitudes toward the Public Schools
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Rose, Lowell C.; Gallup, Alec M. – Phi Delta Kappan, 2007
In this article, the authors report the results of the 39th Annual Phi Delta Kappa/Gallup Poll of the public's attitudes toward the public schools. This year's report examined the public's assessment of the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) and its principal strategy, standardized testing. The authors include a summary of key findings and tables showing…
Descriptors: Federal Legislation, Standardized Tests, Public Schools, Public Opinion
The 29th Annual Phi Delta Kappa/Gallup Poll of the Public's Attitudes toward the Public Schools.
Rose, Lowell C.; Gallup, Alec M.; Elam, Stanley M. – Phi Delta Kappan, 1997
According to the 1997 Phi Delta Kappan poll, the public believes that providing more computers, relocating "troublemakers," establishing national standards, and expanding school choice would help improve student achievement. Three factors influence school success: strong parental support, adequate funding, and cooperative students. Lack…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Educational Change, Elementary Secondary Education, Parent Participation