| Quality of Education |
Significant improvement |
Positive, better education leads to better outcomes |
Minimal improvement |
Neutral, not worth the additional cost |
1) Disagree on extent of expected impact |
| Teacher Salaries |
Increase |
Positive, attracts and retains better teachers |
Increase |
Negative, diverts funds from other priorities |
2) Agree on impact, disagree on desirability |
| Student Performance |
Improved test scores and graduation rates |
Positive, better prepares students for future |
Minimal change |
Neutral, other factors have greater impact |
1) Disagree on extent of expected impact |
| Educational Equity |
Reduced disparities across schools/districts |
Positive, promotes equal opportunities |
Minimal change in disparities |
Negative, funds may not reach neediest areas |
2) Agree on impact, disagree on desirability |
| Tax Burden |
Increase in taxes to fund education |
Positive, worthwhile investment in future |
Increase in taxes to fund education |
Negative, added burden on taxpayers |
2) Agree on impact, disagree on desirability |
| Economy |
Long-term economic growth |
Positive, educated workforce boosts productivity |
Short-term economic drag |
Negative, diverts resources from other sectors |
1) Disagree on extent of expected impact |
| Social Mobility |
Increased opportunities for advancement |
Positive, reduces inequality and promotes social progress |
Minimal impact on social mobility |
Neutral, other factors play a larger role |
1) Disagree on extent of expected impact |
| Innovation and Research |
Increased funding for education and research |
Positive, drives technological and scientific progress |
Minimal impact on innovation |
Neutral, private sector is the primary driver |
1) Disagree on extent of expected impact |
