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QUESTION 1

Inclusion -- A hotly debated topic in these days of school reform is inclusion: the practice of integrating students with disabilities into the general education classroom. You think that inclusion:

A -- Is a good idea, if there is appropriate in-class support for the disabled students; and appropriate training and planning time for the teachers.

B -- Is not a good idea. The dual system of special and general education works best for everyone.

C -- Can work under certain circumstances, but isn't always the best idea.

D -- I don't have an opinion on this issue.

The Results:

ABCD
52%4%43%1%

 

QUESTION 2

Character Education -- A number of schools in the U.S. have adopted programs meant to instill core cultural values in their students. What do you think about this kind of education?

A -- Values-enriched education is a great way to help kids learn how to be responsible and respectful students and citizens.

B -- The home is a better environment for children to learn the values that their parents choose to instill in them.

C -- If a school creates a harmonious environment in which children can observe values, like respect and cooperation, in action, then such a program can be successful.

D -- I don't have an opinion on this issue.

The Results:

ABCD
24%12%62%2%

 

QUESTION 3

School Choice -- The basic idea of school choice is to take the control of education away from school boards and state legislatures, by letting parents and students decide which schools best fit their needs, thereby creating a free market. You think that school choice:

A -- Should be more widespread. It will solve problems in education, because the market will respond to needs better than the current system can.

B -- Is not effective. A system of school choice won't improve the quality of learning, it will promote segregation and undermine the very idea of public education, leaving only the most disadvantaged students in public schools.

C -- May work in certain districts, but should not be considered as a replacement for the country's current public school system.

D -- I don't have an opinion on this issue.

The Results:

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22%39%36%3%