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Poll: School reforms backed
Most New Jersey residents
support education reforms proposed by Gov. Chris Christie, including tenure
reform and school voucher programs, the latest Monmouth University/NJ Press
Media poll has found.
support education reforms proposed by Gov. Chris Christie, including tenure
reform and school voucher programs, the latest Monmouth University/NJ Press
Media poll has found.
The public also supports
some form of merit pay for educators based on student performance, but is
uncertain that current state tests are the best way to determine that.
some form of merit pay for educators based on student performance, but is
uncertain that current state tests are the best way to determine that.
Thirty-eight percent of New
Jerseyans say teachers are paid too little, while 15 percent say they are paid
too much. Forty-one percent believe they are paid about the right amount for
the job they do. These figures are very similar to the results of a state poll
conducted in 1992.
Jerseyans say teachers are paid too little, while 15 percent say they are paid
too much. Forty-one percent believe they are paid about the right amount for
the job they do. These figures are very similar to the results of a state poll
conducted in 1992.
Christie wants teacher
salaries to be based on student performance and classroom evaluations, rather
than a teacher’s years of experience and academic credentials. (Mikle, Gannett)
salaries to be based on student performance and classroom evaluations, rather
than a teacher’s years of experience and academic credentials. (Mikle, Gannett)