Large majorities believe most students are capable of high achievement, but only 19 to 29 percent say most students currently reach high levels, producing gaps of 46 to 61 points¶
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q2 i? 77 percent of Americans, 75 percent of parents, and 89 percent of teachers say most students can achieve at high levels with appropriate supports, while only 19 to 29 percent say most students currently do so. → Digital Promise Global 2019
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Digital Promise Global 2019¶
Digital Promise Global (2019). Learning in the 21st Century: How the American Public, Parents, and Teachers View Students’ Potential and Their Learning Experience. Digital Promise Global: Washington, DC. https://digitalpromise.dspacedirect.org/items/32480546-27ed-4785-8703-bf66b74f6bfd doi:10.51388/20.500.12265/66
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National online probability-panel survey (Ipsos KnowledgePanel, April 5-16, 2019) of 1,880 adults including 550 public school parents and 516 teachers. The report states "most students can indeed achieve at high levels if offered appropriate supports" at the rates printed above.
"The majority of Americans (77 percent), parents (75 percent), and teachers (89 percent) agree that most students can indeed achieve at high levels if offered appropriate supports."
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Large majorities believe most students are capable of high achievement, but only 19 to 29 percent say most students currently reach high levels, producing gaps of 46 to 61 points |
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Large majorities believe most students are capable of high achievement, but only 19 to 29 percent say most students currently reach high levels, producing gaps of 46 to 61 points |
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