Parent Survey on Public Education Issues

Survey of parents on public education issues in Missouri

Please provide feedback on the following questions about issues specific to public education in Missouri

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* 1. In which region of the state is your school community?

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* 2. What size would you consider your school community?

Small - rural

Medium - town

Large - city

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* 3. Do you have confidence in the teachers of your community's schools to provide high quality learning for their students?

Yes

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* 4. What grade would you give the public schools in your community?

A - Excellent

F - Poor

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* 5. Would you want your child to become a public school teacher?

Yes

No, teacher salary is too low.

No, there are issues with teacher safety.

No, teachers are not respected or appreciated.

No, there are few opportunities for advancement.

No, (other please specify)

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* 6. Do you support teachers in your community's schools receiving an increase in pay?

Yes

No, teachers are paid enough.

No, teachers don't deserve more money for the work they do.

No, student performance is too low.

No, (other please specify)

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* 7. Do you believe the public schools in your community are underfunded?

Yes

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* 8. Which do you believe is the main goal of public school education?

To prepare students academically

To prepare students for work

To prepare students to be good citizens

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* 9. Which do you think is the biggest problem facing public schools in your community?

Lack of discipline

Lack of financial support

Use of drugs

Safety [i.e. violence/fighting/gangs]

The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, or disability in its programs and activities. Inquiries related to Department programs and to the location of services, activities, and facilities that are accessible by persons with disabilities may be directed to the Jefferson State Office Building, Office of the General Counsel, Coordinator – Civil Rights Compliance (Title VI/Title IX/504/ADA/Age Act), 6th Floor, 205 Jefferson Street, P.O. Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480; telephone number 573-526-4757 or TTY 800-735-2966; email: civilrights@dese.mo.gov.