ESSA Survey Responses & Comments
Stakeholder Comments
The following stakeholder comments have been submitted to the Arizona Department of Education as part of the agency’s formal feedback solicitation period for the state’s ESSA implementation plan.
Stakeholder Organization Comments
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ESSA Survey Responses and Comments
Question 1 — Multiple Choice
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1. Which of the following expectations of schools is most important to you?
Option |
# Responses |
Rigorous academics |
596 |
Diverse curriculum and course offerings |
1214 |
Graduates prepared for the workforce |
971 |
Other* |
295 |
Total |
3076 |
Data current as of: October 6, 2016 |
* Click here to read “Other” comments |
Question 1 — Short Answer
Question 2 — Multiple Choice
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2. Which school characteristics are most important to you? (TOP 3)
Option |
# Responses |
Rigorous core academics |
1159 |
Arts opportunities |
818 |
Special and gifted education programs |
609 |
Physical education and sports |
343 |
Qualified teachers and administrators |
1866 |
Safe learning environment |
1214 |
Foreign language class |
167 |
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) |
870 |
Small class sizes |
1693 |
Advanced academics |
306 |
Career training |
641 |
Total |
3076 |
Data current as of: October 6, 2016 |
Question 2 — Short Answer
Short Answer – 2. In your own words, explain what school characteristics are most important to you.
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1752 Comments |
Question 3(a) — Multiple Choice
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3(a). How should STUDENT success be measured?
Option |
# Responses |
Standardized test scores |
265 |
Class grades |
575 |
District tests |
167 |
Goal-based measures |
1524 |
Attendance |
39 |
Other* |
506 |
Total |
3076 |
Data current as of: October 6, 2016 |
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Question 3(b) — Multiple Choice
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3(b). How should SCHOOL success be measured?
Option |
# Responses |
Attendance/dropout/discipline rates |
347 |
Students’ scores on standardized tests |
374 |
Graduation rates |
753 |
College admissions and success rates |
365 |
Career certifications and placement rates |
274 |
Other* |
963 |
Total |
3076 |
Data current as of: October 6, 2016 |
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Question 3 — Short Answer
Short Answer – 3. In your own words, explain how you think the success of students and/or schools should be measured.
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1621 Comments |
Question 4 — Multiple Choice
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4. What should be done to ensure the success of students and/or schools?
Option |
# Responses |
Emphasize technology in classrooms |
181 |
Increase school funding |
2223 |
Expand school choice |
197 |
Other* |
475 |
Total |
3076 |
Data current as of: October 6, 2016 |
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Question 4 — Short Answer
Short Answer – 4. In your own words, explain what you think should be done to ensure the success of students and/or schools?
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1740 Comments |
Question 5 — Multiple Choice
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5. How do you think we should celebrate school success?
Option |
# Responses |
State recognitions and awards |
447 |
Increased funding |
870 |
Community recognition |
621 |
Additional resources and support |
453 |
Other* |
385 |
Total |
3076 |
Data current as of: October 6, 2016 |
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Question 5 — Short Answer
Demographics of Respondents
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Demographic Breakdown of Respondents (Optional Question)
Option |
# Responses |
Arizona student (K-12) |
74 |
Educator or education-related professional in Arizona |
1015 |
Parent or family member of an Arizona student |
928 |
Work at or attend a rural Arizona school, district or charter |
195 |
Arizona charter school leader |
30 |
Member of an Arizona tribal organization (Native American) |
27 |
Arizona community organization representative |
121 |
Representative of an Arizona civil rights (ADA, ELL, etc.) organization |
16 |
Work for an institution of higher learning in Arizona |
86 |
Arizona employer |
110 |
Member of the Arizona public |
750 |
Total |
3352 |
Total respondents = 1649.
Respondents may choose multiple demographic groups. |
Data current as of: October 6, 2016 |