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Perceptions of Springfield Public Schools: Public Dialogue Summary

Report to the Vision 20/20 Public Engagement Subcommittee May, 2004   Table of Contents   (The links below are to pdf files. Acrobat® Reader® is required to view these files.) Acknowledgments   Executive Summary   Background and Overview   Methodology Order of the Report   Key Findings   Part I: The Role of Public Schools   What are public schools supposed to do?   What should students/parents/community be able to count on?   Part II: Perceptions of Springfield Public Schools (SPS)   What about SPS makes you proud?   How well prepared are graduates for college/work?   What one thing would you change now?   Are there underserved students or groups?   Why do students drop out?   Why do people choose alternative schooling?   Part III: Visions for the Future   If SPS were the best it could be in 2020, what would it look like?   How would SPS keep the public informed and involved?   What is in our way of making this the best system possible?   What is your responsibility?   Anything else you want to add?   Suggestions   Appendices       Appendix A: The Role of Public Schools, Flip Chart Notes   Appendix B: Perceptions of Springfield Public Schools, Flip Chart Notes   Appendix C:  Vision for the Future, Flip Chart Notes   Appendix D: Public Dialogue Questions   Appendix E: Public Dialogue Informed Consent Form

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