Differences between Educators and the Public on Questions of Education Policy.

Elam, Stanley M.

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ERIC Number: EJ363384

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1987

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Differences between Educators and the Public on Questions of Education Policy.

Elam, Stanley M.

Phi Delta Kappan, v69 n4 p294-96 Dec 1987

Summarizes major opinion differences between the general public and professional educators uncovered in the April 1987 "Phi Delta Kappan" Gallup Poll. Educators differed regarding biggest problems; improvement progress; community school ratings; the voucher system; organized prayer; parental choice of curricular materials; physical education, fine arts, and computer training programs; and national testing programs. (MLH)

Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Community Attitudes, Educational Policy, Elementary Secondary Education, Public Relations, Surveys, Teacher Attitudes

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Audience: Practitioners; Policymakers

Language: English

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