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scientific poll of Ohio citizens by the KnowledgeWorks Foundation illustrates
public support for many aspects of the Coalition for Community School's vision. Services and Opportunities in Schools 91% favor comprehensive after-school programs. 84% favor community member use of school facilities after school hours. 62% favor locating community social services for children on school grounds. 65% favor locating community programs for adults on school grounds. School Facilities Planning and Use 70% of Ohioans believe that the general public should be invited to participate in the design and planning of their community's new school facilities. 65% believe city and school district dollars should be combined to build recreation and general public use facilities. Citizen Involvement in Education 72% of Ohioans believe local public schools will not continue to improve unless citizens get involved. 71% believe public school officials are interested in the community's hopes and dreams for its schools. Source: KnowledgeWorks Foundation, 2003. |
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