According to the 2007 Phi Delta Kappa/Gallup Poll, public attitudes toward school choice programs that would allow parents to choose a private school to attend at public expense revealed _____.

According to the 2007 Phi Delta Kappa/Gallup Poll, public attitudes toward school choice programs that would allow parents to choose a private school to attend at public expense revealed _____.

• A. A significant majority in support
• B. A significant majority in opposition
• C. Mixed
• D. Undecided

Answer: (B)

Public attitudes toward using public funds to send students to private schools were largely negative. The 2007 Phi Delta Kappa/Gallup poll showed that a significant majority opposed school choice programs that would allow parents to choose a private school at public expense. People often raise concerns about public funds leaving the public-school system, questions about accountability and oversight for private schools, and fairness in how funds are allocated. While there were supporters who favored parental choice and competition, the overall sentiment leaned toward opposition, highlighting a preference at that time to strengthen and fund public schools rather than divert money to private options. This reflects how public opinion can shape policy direction in governance and finance debates around school funding.

Public attitudes toward using public funds to send students to private schools were largely negative. The 2007 Phi Delta Kappa/Gallup poll showed that a significant majority opposed school choice programs that would allow parents to choose a private school at public expense. People often raise concerns about public funds leaving the public-school system, questions about accountability and oversight for private schools, and fairness in how funds are allocated. While there were supporters who favored parental choice and competition, the overall sentiment leaned toward opposition, highlighting a preference at that time to strengthen and fund public schools rather than divert money to private options. This reflects how public opinion can shape policy direction in governance and finance debates around school funding.