Public School Priorities in a Political Year: Findings from the 52nd annual PDK poll

Abstract

The 2020 PDK Poll of the Public’s Attitude Toward the Public Schools finds that more than half of adults consider public education highly important in their choice for president. And regardless of political party, most Americans agree that the administration in Washington should focus on attracting and retaining good teachers to the profession and making college more affordable. Respondents were more divided in their views of the Trump administration’s performance. The poll also explores Americans’ views on diversity, charter schools, vouchers, testing, substance abuse, and approaches to reading instruction.