Rhode Island was one of six states to receive an “F” from Education Week, a national
trade magazine that reviewed the effectiveness of public school systems throughout
the country.
QUESTION: Do you in general have confidence in Rhode Island public schools?
Yes: 29%
No: 57%
Don’t know: 14%
QUESTION: Rhode Island public schools have received poor grades in the past
when examined by publications. Is the public school system in the state a detriment
for your company or organization in terms of recruiting top managers?
Yes: 38%
No: 43%
Don’t know: 19%
QUESTION: Rhode Island has been criticized for not identifying schools or school
systems that have performed poorly. Should these schools and school districts
be identified on a regular basis as a way to pressure them into action or reform?
Yes: 90%
No: 0%
Don’t know: 10%
QUESTION: Massachusetts earned high marks from Education Week in part because
of aggressive testing programs in place for both students and teachers. Would
you like to see such programs established in Rhode Island?
Yes: 90%
No: 0%
Don’t know: 10%
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QUESTION: Gov. Lincoln Almond has been applauded in recent years for increasing
state spending on education. Does the state need to invest more taxpayer dollars
in education programs, need more oversight — or does it need better accountability
regarding the money that has been invested?
Invest more on education: 25%
Push for accountability with existing programs: 75%
The Providence Business News/Johnson & Wales executive poll is a weekly survey of 70 top business leaders throughout the state, representing small and large companies in a variety of industries and businesses. All questions are chosen exclusively by the editor of the Providence Business News.
