With some school districts having already returned to the classroom, the latest Fox News survey looks at voters’ views on what’s being taught in public schools.
The poll, released Thursday, finds voters of all political stripes agree on one thing: when it comes to public schools, there is too little discussion on the responsibilities of being a good citizen. Seventy percent feel that way, including majorities of Democrats (65%), Republicans (75%), and independents (71%). In addition, over half feel there aren’t enough lessons on reading and writing (54%) and math and science (50%), while a sizable minority feels that way about racism (44%). …
When it comes to using taxpayer funds to attend charter, private, or religious schools, views are mixed to negative. Half, 50%, favor using the state money for charter schools (44% oppose) while 6 in 10 oppose using the funds for private (57%) or religious education (60%). Majorities of Democrats and independents oppose funding religious and private schooling while majorities of Republicans favor it. CONTINUED
Victoria Balara, Fox News
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