The Public, Parents, and K-12 Education: A National Polling Report. [April 2023]

This poll was conducted between April 17-20, 2023 among a sample of 2,139 adults. The interviews were conducted online and the data were weighted to approximate a target sample of adults based on gender, educational attainment, age, race, and region. Among the findings are: (1) Three in five school parents feel "hopeful" about the future compared to only half of non-parents; (2) A higher percentage of school parents report they are "thriving" compared to non-parents. Rural adults and those who identify as LGBTQ report the highest levels of suffering among these demographic groups; (3) Levels of public optimism for K-12 education remain near all-time lows based on trends. The public's views about the direction of K-12 education have declined compared to March but are comparable to October 2022 numbers; and (4) Private school parents are 24 percentage points more likely to say that they are 'very satisfied' with their child's/children's schooling experiences than district school parents. This report highlights: (1) wellbeing and happiness; (2) views on K-12 education; (3) views on schooling; (4) pods, tutoring, and extracurriculars; (5) school choice policies; and (6) survey profile and demographics.