Every Student Succeeds Act

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.

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
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Question 1 — Short Answer

Short Answer – 1. In your own words, explain what you expect from Arizona schools.

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2087 Comments

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

Short Answer – 5. In your own words, explain how you think we should celebrate school success.

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1305 Comments

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