K-12

Americans remain largely dissatisfied with the quality of K-12 education in the U.S., but satisfaction has risen slightly over the past year.

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A Gallup and Walton Family Foundation survey shows that Gen Z males in the U.S. express higher STEM interest than females, revealing key gender gaps.

A Gallup and Learning Heroes study shows that U.S. parents rely on grades to gauge their kids' success, but tests show racial gaps in actual performance.

Almost nine in 10 parents believe their child is at or above grade level, but other academic measures tell a different story.

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New research suggests that household income may play a part in young people's access to career role models, underscoring the impact of inequality.

Americans' satisfaction with the quality of K-12 education in the U.S. has fallen to match the lowest point on record, but parents of K-12 students are largely satisfied with the quality of their child's education.

Thirty-eight percent of U.S. parents of K-12 children fear for their child's physical safety at school. While down slightly from last year, the reading still ranks among the highest in the past two decades.

The new Gallup and Walton Family Foundation-State of American Youth Survey sheds light on how students in grades 5-12 would evaluate different aspects of their schools.

Despite reports of pandemic-era declines in test scores, parents of K-12 children remain just as satisfied with their children's quality of education as before.

Workers in K-12 education have higher levels of burnout than in any other industry. Addressing the issue is key to improving the quality of education.

Americans' satisfaction with the quality of the nation's K-12 education has fallen to 42%, the second-lowest on record, with Republicans entirely responsible for the recent decline.

The 44% of U.S. K-12 parents who fear for their children's safety at school is the highest in over 20 years, and 20% say their children worry about school safety.

Americans' support for COVID-19 vaccine mandates ranges from 48% for elementary students to 54% for college students. Parents largely oppose them.

The pandemic forced many children to use digital learning tools from home. Research shows the quality of those tools is related to learning outcomes.