Respondents were asked about the level of respect for educations and teachers in the Smithville community. They were asked: Looking ahead to an anticipated shortage of teachers across the country, the School District will need to compete for the high quality of teachers that currently exists in Smithville. Do you think that the role of education and teachers is sufficiently valued and respected in the Smithville community? (Scale: 1 = Not at all valued or respected; 10 = Highly valued and respected)