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Public K-12 teachers express low job satisfaction and few are optimistic about the future of U.S. education.
Americans are more pessimistic than optimistic about the institution of marriage and the family. At the same time, the public is fairly accepting of diverse family arrangements, though some are seen as more acceptable than others.
63% of Americans are pessimistic about the country’s moral and ethical standards, and 59% are pessimistic about its education system.
Here’s what Americans said they learned about the development of vaccines and medical treatments and their advice for handling a future outbreak.
Around a third of U.S. school districts mention the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion in their mission statements. But these references are far more common in parts of the country won by Joe Biden in 2020 than in areas won by Donald Trump.
69% of adults say they got any of their tattoos to honor or remember someone or something. 47% say they got a tattoo to make a statement about what they believe.
64% of Americans live within 2 miles of a public electric vehicle charging station, and those who live closest to chargers view EVs more positively.
A survey of U.S.-based journalists finds 77% would choose their career all over again, though 57% are highly concerned about future restrictions on press freedom.
Here are 10 key facts about Americans’ behaviors and attitudes when it comes to drinking alcohol and how these have changed over time.
While Black adults define personal and financial success in different ways, most see these measures of success as major sources of pressure in their lives.
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