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Polling Local Attitudes.

Smith, William D. – Phi Delta Kappan, 1982

School District 126 in Cook County (Illinois) conducts its own opinion polls to stay in touch with its constituents--and then puts the results to use. (Author)

Descriptors: Community Attitudes, Community Surveys, Elementary Secondary Education, Public Opinion

Community Poll Defines Key Skills and Assesses Schools' Performance.

Killian, Michael G. – Phi Delta Kappan, 1983

In a districtwide student and community survey, reading with comprehension was considered the most important skill necessary for graduation, while decision-making skills were rated the most important general category. Many respondents believed that the home, community, and school should share the responsibility in such areas as values education.…

Descriptors: Community Attitudes, Community Surveys, Daily Living Skills, Educational Objectives