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Dexter Parents: Teacher Support Crucial for Student Success
Here is a breakdown of how participants at Monday's education forum voted on key issues involving schools and students.
Parents, business owners and educators were among the participants who voiced their opinions Thursday evening on a variety of topics concerning education in the state and locally. Here is sampling of how they responded to questions by Amber Toth from The Center for Michigan.
What letter grade do you give the statewide public education system? (pre-school through 12)
A 0% B 60% C 33% D 6.67% E 0%What letter grade do you give the local public education system? (pre-school through 12)
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In terms of improving student learning outcomes, how important is it to improve teacher preparation for entry into education professions?
Irrelevant 0% Not important 6% Somewhat important 20% Important 40% Crucial 33%In terms of improving student learning outcomes, how important is it to change the school calendar?
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In terms of improving student learning outcomes, how important is it to reduce class size?
irrelevant 0% Not very important 21% Somewhat 28% Important 42% Crucial 7%In terms improving student learning outcomes, how important is it to expand online learning?
In terms improving student learning outcomes, how important is it to increase school choice?
Irrelevant 14% Not very important 28% Somewhat 28% Important 21% Crucial 7%Do you feel that the current Michigan public pre-K12 education system offers taxpayers a good return on their investment.
Does Michigan need to spend more money to improve student success?
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