2019 Public Perception of Charter Schools in Mississippi
Survey findings on Mississippi residents’ opinions about charter schools and their role in public education.
In 2017, the Mississippi Charter School Authorizer Board (MCSAB) received a federal Charter Schools Program grant that required them to “sponsor an annual parent and general public survey” to “assess awareness, general sentiment, satisfaction levels, and concerns about charter schools.” In 2018, MCSAB contracted with Mississippi First to design and implement this survey. Mississippi First partnered with the Survey Research Lab at Mississippi State University (SRL) to finalize the survey questions and administer the survey via telephone in April and May 2019.
This report, published in 2019, summarizes and explains Mississippi First’s findings from a public opinion poll commissioned by the Mississippi Charter School Authorizer Board.
Public Perception of Charter Schools in Mississippi
Learn how parents feel about charter schools in Mississippi.
Authors
Rachel Canter, Executive Director, 2008-2025
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