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PDK Poll of the Public’s Attitudes Toward the Public Schools

The 55th Annual PDK Poll

In the 55th annual PDK Poll, a wide majority (66%) of adults say teachers should have a substantial say in what’s taught in public schools, more than say so about school boards, local residents, or lawmakers. In addition, 67% of respondents support increasing local teacher salaries by raising property taxes. More than half of Americans also expressed support for altering school schedules, whether by shifting to a four-day school week or expanding the school day or school year. Poll results also show widespread support for mental health assessments in schools.

Previous Polls

2022

Local public school ratings rise, even as the teaching profession loses ground

Topline Survey Data

2021

Positive marks, high hopes for local schools’ pandemic response

Topline Survey Data

2020

Public School Priorities in a Political Year

Topline Survey Data 

2019

Frustration in the Schools:
Teachers Speak Out on Pay, Funding and Feeling Valued

Topline Survey Data

2018

Teaching:
Respect but dwindling appeal

Topline Survey Data

2017

Academic achievement isn’t the only mission:
Americans overwhelmingly support investments in career preparation, personal skills

2016

Why School?
Americans speak out on education goals, standards, priorities, and funding

Previous Polls

2021

Positive marks, high hopes for local schools’ pandemic response

Topline Survey Data

2020

Public School Priorities in a Political Year

Topline Survey Data

2019

Frustration in the Schools:
Teachers Speak Out on Pay, Funding and Feeling Valued

2018

Teaching:
Respect but dwindling appeal

2017

Academic achievement isn’t the only mission:
Americans overwhelmingly support investments in career preparation, personal skills

2016

Why School?
Americans speak out on education goals, standards, priorities, and funding

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