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K-12 Education in America

Discover the latest insights and trends about K-12 education ecosystems, based on our survey research.
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Do Americans support school choice policies?

Question: An "education savings account" in K–12 education – often called an ESA – establishes for parents a government authorized savings account with restricted, but multiple uses for educational purposes. Parents can then use these funds to pay for: school tuition; tutoring; online education programs; therapies for students with special needs; textbooks or other instructional materials; or save for future college expenses. In general, what is your opinion of education savings accounts (ESAs)?

% Total Support (Strongly Support + Somewhat Support)

ESAs
School Vouchers
Charter Schools
Question: An "education savings account" in K–12 education – often called an ESA – establishes for parents a government authorized savings account with restricted, but multiple uses for educational purposes. Parents can then use these funds to pay for: school tuition; tutoring; online education programs; therapies for students with special needs; textbooks or other instructional materials; or save for future college expenses. In general, what is your opinion of education savings accounts (ESAs)?

% Total Support (Strongly Support + Somewhat Support)

ESAs
School Vouchers
Charter Schools
Question: Some people believe that ESAs should be available to all families, regardless of incomes and special needs. Do you agree or disagree with that statement?

Question: Some people believe that ESAs should only be available to families based on financial need. Do you agree or disagree with that statement?

% Total Agree (Strongly Agree + Somewhat Agree)

Question: Some people believe that ESAs should be available to all families, regardless of incomes and special needs. Do you agree or disagree with that statement?

Question: Some people believe that ESAs should only be available to families based on financial need. Do you agree or disagree with that statement?

% Total Support (Strongly Support + Somewhat Support)

Americans think education is headed...

Question: Do you feel things in K–12 Education are generally going in the right direction, or do you feel things have generally gotten off on the wrong track?

% Right Direction

Local School District
State
Nationwide
Question: Do you feel things in K–12 Education are generally going in the right direction, or do you feel things have generally gotten off on the wrong track?

% Right Direction

Local School District
State
Nationwide
Question: Do you feel things in K–12 Education are generally going in the right direction, or do you feel things have generally gotten off on the wrong track?

% Right Direction

Local School District
State
Nationwide
The main purpose of education?
Question: What do you believe should be the main purpose of education during Kindergarten through 8th grade/High School? In your opinion, how important is it for students to learn...
% Extremely Important, Among All Adults
Grades K–8
X
Core academic subjects
X
Socialization
X
How to be good citizens
X
Become independent thinkers
X
Skills for future employment
X
Values, moral character, religious virtues
X
To fix social problems
Grades 9–12
X
Skills for future employment
X
Become independent thinkers
X
Core academic subjects
X
How to be good citizens
X
Socialization
X
Values, moral character, religious virtues
X
To fix social problems

Is school funding too low? Information is powerful.

Question: With Description: On average, America pays $11,989 per student attending public school each year. Do you believe public school funding is too low?

Question: No Description: Do you believe public school funding in America is too low?

% Who Responded "Too Low"

No Description
With Description
Question: With Description: On average, America pays $11,989 per student attending public school each year. Do you believe public school funding is too low?

Question: No Description: Do you believe public school funding in America is too low?

% Who Responded "Too Low"

No Description
With Description
Question: With Description: On average, America pays $11,989 per student attending public school each year. Do you believe public school funding is too low?

Question: No Description: Do you believe public school funding in America is too low?

% Who Responded "Too Low"

No Description
With Description
Question: If given the option, what type of school would you select in order to obtain the best education for your child?
Among School Parents
Private School
Regular Public School
Home School
Charter School

Many school parents in America prefer one or more days of home-based schooling for their children.

Question: After the pandemic, if given the option, to what extent would you prefer schooling to be scheduled each week at home with a parent or tutor to provide the best education for your child?
% Preference, Among School Parents

Question: Is your child getting tutoring outside of regular school hours this school year?
Among School Parents
Yes, my child is currently being tutored
No, but I am actively looking for a tutor + No, but I will be looking soon for a tutor
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If you have questions, or would like to learn more about this tracking poll,
please contact: Paul DiPerna, paul@edchoice.org
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