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Since 2001, Public Education Network has been polling the American public on what they perceive to be their responsibility for assuring quality public education. These landmark polls, conducted by some of the most respected national polling firms such as Peter Hart & Associates and Lake Research Associates, in partnership with Education Week, have provided much information, including: what Americans value about public education; what voters want their public officials to do to raise achievement levels; what attributes the public want in candidates who say they are education candidates; and actions community members should take to support high quality public schools. In four different polls, PEN asked the public what kinds of community civic actions, behaviors and elements are necessary to have high achieving schools. National polls conducted in 2006 and 2008 measured the public’s commitment to becoming involved in supporting and holding public schools accountable.
June 2008
PEN Civic Index Analysis
See Results of 2008 National Civic Index Poll, conducted by Lake Research.
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November 2006
Voters Value Public Education
Summary: This public opinion survey conducted in partnership with GiveKidsGoodSchools.org reports on voter concerns about major issues facing our nation and local communities.
March 2004
Learn. Vote. Act.
The Public's Responsibility for Public Education
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February 2003
Demanding Quality Public Education in Tough Economic Times:
What Voters Want from Elected Leaders
Press release
April 2002
Accountability for All: What Voters Want from Education Candidates
April 2001
Action for All: The Public's Responsibility for Public Education
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