US public school approval drops to historic low as parents sound alarm over failing system

North America Health Tue, 08 Sep 2026 21:58:10 GMT High confidence — 80/100

Public approval of the quality of K-12 education in the United States has fallen to an unprecedented low, driven by a growing political divide and widespread concerns that schools are failing to prepare children for college and future careers.
Only 32 percent of American adults report feeling "completely" or "somewhat" satisfied with the nation’s school system, according to an August survey published by Gallup and the Walton Family Foundation and shared exclusively with The Associated Press.
The figure represents an 11-point decline over the past two years, marking the lowest level of satisfact

Only 32 percent of American adults report feeling "completely" or "somewhat" satisfied with the nation’s school system, according to an August survey published by Gallup and the Walton Family Foundation and shared exclusively with The Associated Press.

Public approval of the quality of K-12 education in the United States has fallen to an unprecedented low, driven by a growing political divide and widespread concerns that schools are failing to prepare children for college and future careers.
The figure represents an 11-point decline over the past two years, marking the lowest level of satisfact

Sources: The Independent, The Hill