This survey, based on interviews with a national sample of 1,000 public school teachers, focuses on American teachers' reaction to President Clinton's education proposals put forward during his campaign for the presidency. In order not to bias responses to the survey, no reference was made to President Clinton before or during the interview. Teachers were asked whether government can play a significant role in improving education, what the federal government's priorities should be, and what level(s) of government should have authority in the education decision making process. Results suggest: widespread support among teachers for most of the President's proposals; about two-thirds of America's public school teachers believe the federal government can play an important role in improving the country's educational system; a high level of willingness to engage in further reform of public education in the areas of governance, accountability, teacher training, school-based social services, and links between education and employment; and concerns about the preparedness of students and strengthening parents' roles in their children's education. Eighteen tables are included. A detailed account of the survey methodology and the survey questionnaire showing marginal frequencies for all questions are appended. (LL)