Education

On a couple of policies related to transgender people, there is some agreement among Americans, but views of other policies are more divided.

In 2019, 81% of household heads with a bachelor’s degree or more education had a spouse or partner who was also a college graduate.

Asked what more the government should do to support parents and children, Americans often mention forms of social or direct financial support.

Here is a look at some of the most common school security measures and how the K-12 security landscape has changed in recent years.

Most favor protecting trans people from discrimination, but fewer support policies related to medical care for gender transitions; many are uneasy with the pace of change on trans issues.

A majority of teens prefer in-person over virtual or hybrid learning. Hispanic and lower-income teens are particularly likely to fear they’ve fallen behind in school due to COVID-19 disruptions.

In Nebraska, 58% of all reporters covering the state capitol this year – 40 of 69 – are student reporters.

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.