Take the Test | Business Leaders Online Toolkit

1) Which of the statements below best describes you?

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A. "I work at a company that is already involved in education reform, and I want to maximize my company's investments in education."

B. "I work at a company that wants to get involved in education reform, and I want to learn about what we can do."

C. "I work at a business-led organization that already is involved in education reform."

D. "I work at a business-led organization, and I want to learn about what we can do to get ourselves and/or our members involved in education reform."

2) My company has:

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A. Fewer than 250 employees

B. Between 251 and 5000 employees

C. Between 5001 and 10000 employees

D. More than 10000 employees

3) My company is headquartered in

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4) My company mostly hires employees with:

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A. A high school diploma only

B. An associate’s degree or higher

C. At least some college

D. Four-year college degree holders and higher

4a) The employees my company hires directly out of high school need high-level skills, i.e. advanced mathematics, science, oral and written communication skills, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

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5) My company is involved in education at the (click all that apply):

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A. State level (in a state business-education partnership or in some other capacity)

B. Local level (with districts, local business-education partnerships or in some other capacity)

C. School level

D. My company is looking to get involved and is considering all options.

6) What best describes your company’s involvement in education reform? (Click all that apply)

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A. We use advocacy and executive leadership to influence public policy and help schools and districts get results.

B. We use philanthropy to make financial and/or pro bono investments in education programs we support.

C. We use our business expertise to inform education reform efforts, such as by advising local reform initiatives or sending our employees to schools to share their experiences.

D. My company is looking to get involved and considering all options.

7) I’m satisfied with the results of my company’s investment in education.

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A. Yes

B. No

C. Not sure

D. My company is looking to get involved in education reform.

8) Which of the following do you think would help you take your involvement to the next level? (check all that apply)

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A. Learning more about business successes with public policy and advocacy

B. New ideas for corporate partnerships and initiatives with education that will drive better education performance

C. New ideas and case-making materials to engage a broader group of corporate leaders in improving public education

D. My company is looking to get involved and considering all options.

9) Do you think your education programs really maximize your return on investment?

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A. Yes

B. No

C. Not sure

D. My company is looking to get involved in education reform.

10) I have data showing that my company’s investment in education is yielding increases in student and school performance.

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A. Yes

B. No

C. Not sure

D. My company is looking to get involved in education reform.