Poll Charts Impact Of Good Schools

Americans believe high-quality public schools help build stronger families and improve local economies, according to a poll commissioned by the Public Education Network and Education Week earlier this year.

This final close- up look at the poll examines the importance Americans place on good public education locally and for the nation as a whole.

When asked to cite the benefits of good public education for a community, 24 percent of those polled said good schools help build stronger families, making that the top choice among a range of benefits. After that, 20 percent of the respondents said high-quality public schools improve the local economy or attract businesses and 15 percent said...

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