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Teachers Seek More Input in School Decision-Making

U.S. K-12 teachers say their input needs to carry more weight in school decisions.

The Economy, Jobs and Dysfunctional Government

Americans are clearly focused on the economy, jobs and dysfunctional government as major problems facing the nation today. Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump can do well to provide specifics on how they would address these issues.

Graduates Exposed to Diversity Believe Degree More Valuable

Recent U.S. college graduates who interacted with people from different backgrounds on a regular basis during their undergraduate experience are more likely to believe their college degree was worth the cost.

Most Americans Still Believe in God

About nine in 10 Americans say they believe in God, or that they believe in God or a universal spirit. About one in 10 do not believe in God. Belief is lower than in past decades.

Financial Insecurity Higher for Those Who Favor Trump

Americans who view Trump favorably are far more likely than those who view Trump unfavorably to express concern about their finances. This tendency is not explained by their political affiliation, household income and other factors.

Americans on the Use of Race as a Factor in College Admissions

The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld the state of Michigan's ban on considering race as a factor in admissions to the state's public colleges and universities, government contracting, and public employment. The ban was put in place as a result of ...

Trust in U.S. Judicial Branch Sinks to New Low of 53%

The percentage of Americans expressing trust in the judicial branch of the federal government has fallen eight percentage points to a new low of 53% this year. Trust in the legislative and executive branches inched up slightly.

In U.S., Most Reject Considering Race in College Admissions

Americans prefer that colleges evaluate applicants solely on merit rather than taking into account a student's racial or ethnic background to promote diversity on college campuses, by 67% to 28%. Blacks are divided on the issue.

World Is Becoming Slightly More Negative

Gallup's Negative Experience Index, a measure of people's experiences of stress, anger, sadness, physical pain, and worry, has crept upward since 2007, and currently stands at 27. Iraq tops the list.

Americans' Approval of Supreme Court Near All-Time Low

Americans' approval of the Supreme Court, at 43%, is near the all-time low, with support from Republicans (31%) and independents (39%) down from last fall. Chief Justice John Roberts' favorability rating continues to decline.
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