Almost half the respondents feel that educators are undervalued. These people agreed that teachers receive low pay and are not appreciated for what they do. They also agreed a teacher s job is stressful and encompasses a wide range of responsibilities. Over a third feel teachers are valued about right. These people feel teachers are fairly paid, that they do a good job and are valued for what they do.
Respondents receive their information about the schools from a variety of different sources.
The newspaper was mentioned by almost two-thirds of the total sample, however this medium is stronger among those without children. Those with children rely more heavily on information from school newsletters, from their children and from teachers. Word of mouth, regardless of whether or not respondents have children, is also a strong source of information. Almost two-thirds aware of this option said it appealed to them. They liked being able to have a choice of schools and felt it gave them the opportunity to send their children to a different school where they would get a better education and have a better social situation.