The following data reflect rolling 12-month results through the most recent monthly General Population survey. We advise caution on interpreting the polling results for any state or population sample size having less than 100 respondents.

K-12 Education in Tennessee

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Tennessee

Sample Size (N) = 678

School Parents Sample Size (N) = 376

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Tennessee

Do residents of Tennessee 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)

Question: A school voucher system allows parents the option of sending their child to the school of their choice, whether that school is public or private, including both religious and non-religious schools. If this policy were adopted, tax dollars currently allocated to a school district would be allocated to parents in the form of a 'school voucher' to pay partial or full tuition for the child’s school. In general, what is your opinion of school vouchers?

% Total Support (Strongly Support + Somewhat Support)

Question: Charter schools are public schools that have more control over their own budget, staff, and curriculum, and are exempt from many existing public school regulations. In general, what is your opinion of charter schools?

% Total Support (Strongly Support + Somewhat Support)

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)

Residents of Tennessee 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

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

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.

Is school funding too high? Information is powerful.

Is school funding about right? Information is powerful.

% Who Responded "Too Low"

No Description
With Description
All Adults
School Parents

% Who Responded "Too High"

No Description
With Description
All Adults
School Parents

% Who Responded "About Right"

No Description
With Description
All Adults
School Parents
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 Tennessee 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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