Education

How public opinion evolved over the course of a tumultuous year.

Parents had a particularly tough year. Many believe next year will be better.

Broad recognition that the education system is not working for all students

New Axios/Ipsos poll shows Americans want to learn more about the role of Black, Hispanic, Native and Asian Americans in building this country

Around one in three plan to form a ‘pod’ or hire help

Health risks of reopening schools during a pandemic are obvious, but risks of lowered or inequitable educational outcomes as a consequence of limiting in-person education are also damaging.

Magical Thinking on Coronavirus Put to the Test

NPR/Ipsos poll shows widespread concern for in-person teaching, enforcing social distancing

New Washington Post/Schar School poll by Ipsos finds that American parents supportive of local schools, but concerned about the coronavirus pandemic’s risk to their children