Education and Youth

U.S. Education System Garners Split Reviews

Grade school earns best parent ratings

September 2, 2008

The majority of parents of school-aged children in the United States are generally satisfied with the quality of their children’s education; however, only 35% are “completely satisfied,” and parents of older children (attending grades 7-12) are even less satisfied.More ...

Indians More Satisfied Than Chinese With Schools

Pattern persists across urban/rural areas and by gender

April 23, 2008

Despite China’s legendary educational system, more Indians (77%) than Chinese (66%) say they are satisfied with their schools -- an important factor as both economic giants continue to grow their well-educated workforces.More ...

Children and Violence

Thinking about your oldest child, when he or she is at school, do you fear for his or her physical safety? Have any of your school-aged children expressed any worry or concern about feeling unsafe at their school when they go back to school this fall?More ...

The Divide Between Public School Parents and Private School Parents

Private school parents more positive than public school parents about their kids' education

September 5, 2007

A Gallup analysis finds that parents with children who attend private, parochial, or who are home schooled to be more positive than public school parents about the quality of their children's education, and less likely to be concerned for their children's safety at school. Americans continue to be more dissatisfied than satisfied with the quality of education in the U.S., while most parents remain satisfied with their own children's education.More ...

More Than Half of K-12 Parents Relieved Summer Vacation Is Over

Relieved because their kids are bored, should be learning

September 4, 2007

Fifty-three percent of parents with children in kindergarten through 12th grade say they are relieved that summer vacation is over and that their children are going back to school; 42% say they wish summer vacation would last longer. When asked why they are relieved, parents most often say their children are bored or should be at school learning or developing their education skills.More ...

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Grade school earns best parent ratings

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Pattern persists across urban/rural areas and by gender

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Private school parents more positive than public school parents about their kids' education

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Relieved because their kids are bored, should be learning

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