Vermont-NEA survey: Poverty a large factor in student achievement
Wednesday, June 16, 2010 at 09:56AM The Vermont Department of Education today said that a survey conducted by Vermont-NEA will become an important tool to help identify opportunities under President Obama’s public education plans. The survey, conducted last year, asked all educators – teachers, support professionals, Vermont-NEA members and non-members – about their perceptions in their classrooms, schools and communities. More than 6,200 responded. According to the survey poverty continues to be a large factor in student achievement, and teachers in schools with high levels of poverty noted less favorable learning conditions.
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