In 1999, California Business for Education Excellence was created by business leaders to advocate for stronger public schools because the vitality of the state economy depends on an educated workforce. The following information is used to promote rigorous academic standards and ensure accountability. This 23-slide presentation outlines the results of a 2002 poll of registered voters in California. The purpose of this poll was to compare California to national polls; to survey the extent of the public’s understanding of standards, testing and accountability; and to measure the strength of public opinion on the subject of testing.