Higher Trust in State Handling of Border Than Federal Government
Fifty-four percent of Americans support Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s recent decision to install an aqueous barrier across the Rio Grande River at the southern border.
Education
Americans’ Views on K-12 Public Education are Shifting
Only 43 percent of Americans say funding for public schools is “too low” when shown how much public schools spend per pupil in their states.
Why the “Bidenomics” Pitch is Falling Flat
Inflation and the cost of living is by far the most chosen issue when Americans are asked to pick their three most important issues for 2024.
Majority of Americans Say Race Shouldn’t Be Factored into College Admissions
Seventy percent of Americans say colleges should not be allowed to consider race in the admissions process.
Americans Support Efforts to Ensure Transparent and Age-Appropriate School Curriculum
Significant majorities of Americans believe parents should have total visibility into what happens in classrooms and support efforts to ensure school curriculum and materials are age-appropriate.
Parents Report Higher Hope and Satisfaction Than Nonparents
Parents of school-aged children report higher satisfaction with family relationships and well-being, along with greater optimism towards the future compared to nonparents.
Americans Favor College Education in the Workforce
Having a bachelor’s degree remains an important advantage in many sectors of the U.S. labor market.
Americans Value Good Jobs for All Over Ensuring Everyone Can Go to College
A rising number of Americans believe getting a well-paid job should be possible without spending a fortune on a college degree.
School Choice Policies Gaining Support
Support for school choice policies like education savings accounts (ESAs) have steadily grown over the past three years as confidence in public schools shrinks.
Americans Oppose Affirmative Action in College Admission Decisions
Americans support diversity on campus but oppose colleges using race as a factor when deciding whom to admit.