Academic, emotional concerns outweigh COVID-19 risks in parents’ views about keeping schools open
53% of parents of K-12 students say schools in the United States should be providing a mix of in-person and online instruction this winter.
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53% of parents of K-12 students say schools in the United States should be providing a mix of in-person and online instruction this winter.
As the U.S. battles COVID-19, effective contact tracing has proven to be a major challenge for those trying to contain the spread of the coronavirus.
The coronavirus outbreak has brought privacy and surveillance concerns to the forefront. Here’s what Americans think about those issues.
38% of parents with children whose K-12 schools closed in the spring said that their child was likely to face digital obstacles in schoolwork.
International relations experts’ assessment of the current crises facing the world are often at odds with those of the U.S. general public.
Views about the health effects of genetically modified foods grew more negative between 2016 and 2018 and have been steady since then.
A majority of Americans are turning to digital means to stay connected and track information about the coronavirus outbreak.
Around three-in-ten Americans living in households earning $75,000 or more a year say they regularly wear a smart watch or fitness tracker.
Most Americans are at least somewhat happy with their lives, but some have grappled with issues like loneliness and work-life balance.
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