Survey says: Poverty, parental involvement key
ESSEX, Vt.—Vermont teachers say poverty at home and parental involvement in schools are among the factors that affect student performance.
Most teachers surveyed said they are happy in their jobs and believe their schools are good places to work and learn.
Martha Allen, president of the Vermont NEA, which commissioned the survey, says the 12,000-member teachers union will work with the state to take the survey's findings to heart in adapting to President Obama's education strategy.
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