K-12

About six-in-ten parents of K-12 children (61%) say the first year of the pandemic had a negative effect on their children’s education.

Republican and Democratic parents differ widely over what their children should learn at school about gender identity, slavery and other topics, but they are equally satisfied with the quality of education their children are receiving.

Mothers are more likely than fathers to be extremely or very worried about a school shooting, and concerns also vary by race and ethnicity.

Both the number and share of new college graduates with a bachelor’s degree in education have decreased over the last few decades.

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

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.

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.