ASCD Back to School Poll

Poll: Should student test scores be linked to teacher evaluations and pay?

No, it would not be fair to do so--55.25%

Yes, but provisions should be made to ensure it is done fairly--34.72%

Yes, absolutely--7.23%

I'm not sure--2.80%


Poll: Will the development of national curriculum standards help your students?

Yes, but the standards need to be high-quality--33.03%

Yes -- it would create an equal playing field for students and teachers--21.75%

No -- curriculum should match student needs--21.29%

No -- there need to be variables in curriculum for different areas of the country--12.66%

No -- I don't think a common curriculum will ever come to fruition--7.36%

I'm not sure--3.91%

Poll: What is the biggest obstacle your school is facing as you go into the new school year?

Pressure on students and teachers to improve test results--40.86%

A lack of resources because of budget cuts--29.86%

Greater numbers of students facing economic stress and upheaval--19.25%

Fewer teachers because of layoffs--5.30%

Other--4.72%