2009 Statewide Public Poll on Education in Delaware

 The results of the 2009 Statewide Public Poll on Education in Delaware were released May 8 by the Delaware Education R&D Center. The poll is conducted annually to provide feedback on public opinion about the status of education in Delaware. This year’s poll examines public opinion on school quality, finance, education policy, and Vision 2015. Some findings include

•  Fifty-six percent of DE residents gave elementary schools an A or B, and 41% gave middle and high schools an A or B.
•  About 80% of those polled were concerned that the state’s budget gap will cause significant spending cuts in K-12 public education. Recommendations were made to protect teacher salaries, instructional resources, and tutoring for low-performing students.

 Additional findings are presented in the full report.  Please contact Dr. Joan Buttram at the Delaware Education R&D Center for more information.

To read or download the report in pdf form click here.

2009 Statewide Poll on Education in Delaware