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HIGHLIGHTS OF A POLL BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS ON EDUCATION IN THE U.S. - Though the economy and gas prices were mentioned more often as people's top concern, education came in ahead of the Iraq war, the environment and education and about even with health care. - Math and English were the subjects people most thought should be emphasized more in schools. - Half said the U.S. education system is falling behind that of other countries, and six in 10 said the quality of American schools has declined in the past 20 years. - Just one in 10 said the quality of their local public schools is excellent. Non-whites and Hispanics tended to rate the quality of their public schools lower than whites did. - Most said children who do better on standardized math and science tests will be more financially successful later in life. - A majority said teacher pay should be based at least partly on the performance of their students. |
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