Supporting NC Public Education Research Findings May 2013 Prepared for Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation.

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 Qualitative research to explore themes and issues. December 2012  Focus groups with parents and non-parents (4).  Small groups with education policy advocates (2).  Phone interviews with local business leaders (10).  Statewide survey of 1,519 NC citizens. January 28 – February 6, 2013  100% voted in 2012 elections, 85% voted in 2010 elections.  Not work in education or sensitive industry (news, advertising, etc.).  Representative of the state in terms of race, urban/rural residence, and presence of school-aged children. Methodology 3