Decreased reliance on standardized testing

787

(9.1%)

Increased use of standardized testing

361

(4.2%)

Additional waivers from the requirements of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (No Child Left Behind)

391

(4.5%)

Modification to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act to remove penalties for not meeting yearly standards of learning

334

(3.8%)

General reduction of the federal government’s role in elementary and secondary education

1441

(16.6%)

Increased teacher pay in general

555

(6.4%)

Merit-based teacher pay

1380

(15.9%)

Teacher Union Reform

981

(11.3%)

Increased funding for schools

617

(7.1%)

Increased funding for charter schools

553

(6.4%)

Increased school choice options

1166

(13.4%)

Other (share your thoughts on my blog here).

130

(1.5%)