Just about every political poll these days shows a humongous differential in how Republicans and Democrats view the same facts.  In the recently reported annual poll on attitudes toward public education by Phi Delta Kappan magazine there is a similar chasm between teachers and principals. 

Here’s what I’m talking about:

Survey Question:  WHEN IT COMES TO THE TEACHER-PRINCIPAL RELATIONSHIP AT YOUR SCHOOL, IS STUDENT DISCIPLINE A MAJOR SOURCE OF FRICTION?

Answering YES:         TEACHERS: 52%                  PRINCIPALS: 24%

Survey Statement: TEACHERS AT MY SCHOOL FEEL EMPOWERED TO BRING PROBLEMS TO THE PRINCIPAL:

Those who “completely agree” with this:  TEACHERS:  25%                     PRINCIPALS: 69%

In the Toolbox Training our firm provides, we talk a lot about the interaction between teachers and campus administrators.  This survey reveals a yawning gap in perception.  Principals might want to address that.

DAWG BONE:  THERE MIGHT BE MORE FRICTION ON YOUR CAMPUS THAN YOU ARE AWARE OF.

Tomorrow: Anti-vaxxers in New York