About half of Americans say public K-12 education is going in the wrong direction
A majority of those who say it’s headed in the wrong direction say a major reason is that schools are not spending enough time on core academic subjects.
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A majority of those who say it’s headed in the wrong direction say a major reason is that schools are not spending enough time on core academic subjects.
As Election Day approaches, here’s a look at voters’ issue priorities, based mainly on a Pew Research Center survey conducted Oct. 10-16.
74% of Americans view the war between Russia and Ukraine as important to U.S. national interests – with 43% describing it as very important.
58% of those ages 18 to 29 have experienced high levels of psychological distress at least once between March 2020 and September 2022.
More than eight-in-ten adults in Hong Kong and Taiwan say democracy is a good way to govern.
When Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen’s term ends in May, only one woman will serve as head of government anywhere in Asia, excluding the Pacific Islands.
72% of U.S. adults say that there should be limits on the amount of money individuals and organizations can spend on political campaigns.
59% of public K-12 teachers say they are at least somewhat worried about the possibility of a shooting ever happening at their school.
The share of Americans who say climate scientists understand very well whether climate change is occurring decreased from 37% in 2021 to 32% this year.
A median of 49% of people in 12 places in Asia say they at least somewhat favor allowing gays and lesbians to marry legally.
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