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PDK/Gallup Poll to Reveal a Nation Divided Over Public Education Issues

Poll reveals conflict over teacher evaluations, school vouchers, educating children of illegal immigrants, and presidential candidate who will most positively influence public education

WHAT: A media conference call to release the 44th annual PDK/Gallup Poll of the Public's Attitudes Toward the Public Schools. The poll findings are based on Americans' perceptions of the most important issues in education, including how to manage and invest in schools, particularly as it relates to preparing and evaluating teachers.

WHO: William J. Bushaw, Executive Director, Phi Delta Kappa International

Shane J. Lopez, Senior Scientist in Residence, Gallup

Lily Eskelsen, Vice President, National Education Association

Chester E. (Checker) Finn, Jr., President, Thomas B. Fordham Institute

WHEN: Phi Delta Kappa/Gallup Poll 2012 Pre-Release Call

Title: Phi Delta Kappa and Gallup Poll

Tuesday, August 21, 2012

1 p.m. Eastern, 12 p.m. Central, 11 a.m. Mountain, 10 a.m. Pacific

Please RSVP for information on how to participate in the conference call.

The report is embargoed and not for release before 12:01 a.m. EDT, Wednesday, August 22, 2012.

REPORT: To RSVP for the conference call or request an embargoed copy of the poll findings, please contact Sarah Herring at (202) 955-9450 x312 or Kelly Davis at (202) 955-9450 x318.

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Phi Delta Kappa International was founded on 24 January 1906, and is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia. Since its founding, this member-based association has served educators in communities across the United States and abroad.