NSBAC

We surveyed likely voters. Here’s what they said:

Funding for Public Schools

• 64% think funding for public schools should be increased
• 26% think funding should be kept the same, and only 6% thinking funding should be decreased
• Of those who believe funding should be increased, eight out of ten would support an increase in funding even if it meant they would pay more in taxes.

• 73% agree with the statement we should NOT take away public funds from our public schools to fund private, religious, and home school education
• 64% of voters are much less likely to vote for an elected official who supports taking away funds from public schools to give to private schools, including 47% who would be much less likely to do so

Oversight of Charter Schools

• 65% agree that local school boards should have oversight of charter schools just like they do for other public schools since they are taxpayer funded, including 51% who strongly agree

• 80% are favorable to teachers in their community, including 45% who are very favorable
• 72% are favorable to public schools in their community, including 34% who are very favorable
• 58% are favorable to local school boards, including 21% who are very favorable.

Technology

• 68% agree that it is important that students should have easier access to technology, both in school and out, including 39% who say it is extremely important

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