Public's Attitudes toward the Public Schools. The 19th Annual Gallup Poll / Alec M. Gallup and David L. Clark.

This nineteenth annual Gallup Poll of public attitudes toward public schools focuses on educational policies of the Reagan Administration, and continues to monitor trends and opinions on questions about schooling. Questions and responses are included for the following categories: (1) Perceived Impro...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Gallup, Alec M.
Clark, David L. (Author)
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : Distributed by ERIC Clearinghouse, 1987.
Subjects:
Educational Attitudes.
Educational Improvement.
Elementary Secondary Education.
Parents.
Public Opinion.
Public Schools.
School Choice.
Social Problems.
Gallup Poll
Reports, Research.
Genre:
Reports, Research.
Physical Description:15 pages
Format: Microfilm Book
Description
Summary:
This nineteenth annual Gallup Poll of public attitudes toward public schools focuses on educational policies of the Reagan Administration, and continues to monitor trends and opinions on questions about schooling. Questions and responses are included for the following categories: (1) Perceived Improvements in Local Public Schools; (2) Perceived Improvement in Student Achievement; (3) Raising Standards; (4) Reporting Achievement for Comparison; (5) Support for Parental Choice; (6) Emphasis on the Basics; (6) Government and the Schools; (7) Character Education in the Schools; (8) School Prayer; (9) Grading the Public Schools; (10) Grading School Personnel; (11) Liberal Arts Degrees for Teachers; (12) Support for Sex Education; (13) Most Important Problems Facing Local Public Schools in 1987; (14) The Public's Knowledge of Local Schools; and (15) The Public's Knowledge of Issues in Education. A description of the research procedure is included and directions are given for ordering copies of the poll. (VM)
Note:Availability: Gallup Poll, Phi Delta Kappa, P.O. Box 789, Bloomington, IN 47402-0789 (25 copies for $10.00; additional copies $.25 each).
ERIC Note: For 18th annual poll, see UD 025 641.
Microform.
Call Number:ED289951 Microfiche
Reproduction Note:
Microfiche. [Washington D.C.]: ERIC Clearinghouse microfiches : positive.