According to a SuperJob survey, Most St. Petersburg parents favor bringing back school behavior marks. The data shows that 63 percent of parents support returning to the practice of grading student conduct. Throughout the city, 57 percent of residents back the proposal, with men showing stronger support than women.
Age plays a role in attitudes toward this educational change. People 45 or older support behavior grades at higher rates than younger residents. Fathers especially want these assessments reinstated, with 76 percent giving their approval compared to 51 percent of mothers. Teachers overwhelmingly endorse the idea at 83 percent, with many pushing for stricter discipline, including expulsion for bad behavior.
Not everyone wants behavior marks to return. About 19 percent of city residents oppose the plan, worrying it might become a way to pressure parents unfairly. Nearly a quarter of residents remained undecided about the proposal. The survey highlights different views across demographic groups regarding how schools should handle student conduct assessment.
Age plays a role in attitudes toward this educational change. People 45 or older support behavior grades at higher rates than younger residents. Fathers especially want these assessments reinstated, with 76 percent giving their approval compared to 51 percent of mothers. Teachers overwhelmingly endorse the idea at 83 percent, with many pushing for stricter discipline, including expulsion for bad behavior.
Not everyone wants behavior marks to return. About 19 percent of city residents oppose the plan, worrying it might become a way to pressure parents unfairly. Nearly a quarter of residents remained undecided about the proposal. The survey highlights different views across demographic groups regarding how schools should handle student conduct assessment.
