In the United States, the transience of economic status varies significantly across racial and ethnic groups and by level of education.
More than nine-in-ten Americans (93%) say high school grades should be at least a minor factor in admissions decisions.
Students who are gay, lesbian or bisexual, as well as girls, were especially likely to say their mental health has suffered in the past year.
Most Americans who have heard about the law say it’s had a positive impact on gender equality in the United States (63%).
College graduates generally out-earn those who have not attended college, yet many say they can’t afford to get a four-year degree – or that they just don’t want to.
52% of Republicans say they have a great deal or fair amount of confidence in K-12 public school principals to act in the public’s best interests.
Dealing with coronavirus has declined as a policy priority, especially among Republicans. This marks a shift from last year, when the economy and the coronavirus both topped the public’s policy agenda.
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.
Immigrants – particularly those from African nations – are a growing share of the U.S. Black population.
In 2018-19, 79% of White elementary and secondary public school students went to schools where at least half of their peers were also White.
