Elementary Concerns
Earlier this year, the National Association of Elementary School Principals asked its members’ views on the importance of a number of school-related issues. Here are some of the results:
| Very Important | Less Important | Important | |
| Finding ways to motivate students and maintain high expectations. | 74% | 23% | 3% |
| Keeping schools safe for students and staff | 49% | 37% | 14% |
| Competing with--or adjusting to--for-profit companies | 8% | 24% | 68% |
| Educating children (and families) who don’t speak English | 20% | 32% | 48% |
| Finding time to effectively supervise and evaluate staff | 62% | 31% | 7% |
| Handling discipline and violence problems with students | 41% | 44% | 15% |
| Finding ways to help parents become more committed and involved | 65% | 29% | 6% |
SOURCE: National Association of Elementary School Principals.
