Michigan Public Policy Survey Questions and Data Tables

First, in your opinion, how good of a job does your local K-12 education system do in preparing students for college, the job market in your region, and jobs in the global economy: Jobs in the global economy

In your opinion, how do students in your community compare with others in the state in terms of: Elementary school achievement

In your opinion, how do students in your community compare with others in the state in terms of: High school achievement

In your opinion, how do students in your community compare with others in the state in terms of: College enrollment

For your community, what impact do you believe the following strategies, programs, or laws have had-or would have-on the academic achievement of K-12 students: Charter Schools

For your community, what impact do you believe the following strategies, programs, or laws have had-or would have-on the academic achievement of K-12 students: The Michigan Merit Curriculum

For your community, what impact do you believe the following strategies, programs, or laws have had-or would have-on the academic achievement of K-12 students: Rigorous teacher evaluation based on student performance

For your community, what impact do you believe the following strategies, programs, or laws have had-or would have-on the academic achievement of K-12 students: Cyberschools or other forms of virtual learning

For your community, what impact do you believe the following strategies, programs, or laws have had-or would have-on the academic achievement of K-12 students: No Child Left Behind (NCLB)

For your community, what impact do you believe the following strategies, programs, or laws have had-or would have-on the academic achievement of K-12 students: Another school accountability system (instead of No Child Left Behind)

Are you familiar with the high school graduation requirements included in the Michigan Merit Curriculum (MMC) that was adopted several years ago?

In the next 12 months, how likely or unlikely is it that your jurisdiction will improve energy efficiency in your government facilities to meet your jurisdictions' energy demands while reducing the costs and environmental impacts of energy use?

In the next 12 months, how likely or unlikely is it that your jurisdiction will change your jurisdiction's work practices to meet your jurisdictions' energy demands while reducing the costs and environmental impacts of energy use?

In the next 12 months, how likely or unlikely is it that your jurisdiction will adopt programs targeted at residents to meet your jurisdictions' energy demands while reducing the costs and environmental impacts of energy use?

In the next 12 months, how likely or unlikely is it that your jurisdiction will adopt programs targeted at local businesses to meet your jurisdictions' energy demands while reducing the costs and environmental impacts of energy use?

In the next 12 months, how likely or unlikely is it that your jurisdiction will develop or purchase alternative energy sources to meet your jurisdictions' energy demands while reducing the costs and environmental impacts of energy use?

Do you agree or disagree that promoting environmental sustainability and the concept of "being green" are important aspects of local government leadership?

In your opinion, how well does your local K-12 education system prepare students for college?

In your opinion, how well does your local K-12 education system prepare students for the job market in your region?

In your opinion, how well does your local K-12 education system prepare students for jobs in the global economy?

In your opinion, how do students in your community compare with others in the state in terms of elementary school achievement?

In your opinion, how do students in your community compare with others in the state in terms of high school achievement?

In your opinion, how do students in your community compare with others in the state in terms of college enrollment?

How much "brain drain" is occurring in your community regarding high school graduates who do not return after college?

How much "brain drain" is occurring in your community regarding younger members of the workforce (35 years and younger) who move away?