School Culture

Lost Childhood: Russians Pessimistic About Conditions Facing Youth

Just 25% say children are treated with respect and dignity

January 5, 2007

Russians may have given up on the halcyon images of childhood widely promulgated during the Soviet era. Today, just 25% say children in their country are treated with respect and dignity, and only 39% believe they have the opportunity to learn and grow every day. Such perceptions result in tough choices for prospective parents, and do not bode well for Russia's current population decline.More ...

Teen Survey: Are Schools Meeting Expectations?

Schools earn lower marks on respect, fair treatment

December 27, 2005

In recent years, America's schools have had a particularly tough time meeting the various expectations of policy-makers, business leaders, and parents. But how well do students feel schools are meeting their expectations?More ...

Does School "Flow" for Teens?

Only 16% very often love what they're doing in classroom

October 4, 2005

How often do students experience high levels of engagement in the classroom? The latest Gallup Youth Survey asked 13- to 17-year-olds a series of questions about how emotionally involved they typically feel in class.More ...

Youth Poll: What Makes the Best Classes Different?

Majority credits the teacher

September 27, 2005

The success or failure of education hinges on what goes on behind each classroom door -- the complex interplay of subject matter, student mindset, and teacher performance that generates learning and development. One way to get behind those classroom doors is to ask students which classes teach them the most and why.More ...

Fear of Children's Safety at School Remains Low

Environment a big fear factor

September 20, 2005

Gallup regularly asks parents of school-aged children how much they fear for their oldest child's safety when they are at school. In the last three years, the percentage of parents with children in kindergarten through grade 12 who say they fear for that child's safety at school has ranged between 21% and 28%, with the vast majority of parents not expressing fear.More ...

Teens: Schools Help Students Find Career Path

Girls less likely to say schools help them figure it out

September 20, 2005

A new Gallup Youth Survey asked teens a series of questions about how well they feel their schools are preparing them for life. Do schools pass or fail?More ...

Blacks: Whites Have Advantage in College Admissions

Whites more likely to say chances are the same

September 13, 2005

Financial considerations aside, access to a college education depends on an intricate combination of factors including grades, college entrance test scores, class rank, course of study, quality of the high school attended, and extracurricular activities. Race can also be a factor, according to black Americans.More ...

Today's Students, Tomorrow's Teachers?

Most Americans would like their children to take up a teaching career in public schools

September 13, 2005

Though they may dream about their children going on to become doctors, CEOs, or professional athletes, many parents would likely be happy just to see their children doing work that they love. Those who choose a demanding, typically low-paying career in teaching need that type of fulfillment -- but a little parental support doesn't hurt either.More ...

Slim Majority Dissatisfied With Education in the U.S.

Most parents think children's school properly emphasizing key subjects

September 8, 2005

A recent Gallup Poll shows that a slim majority of Americans are dissatisfied with the quality of education in the country, a change after a slightly more positive rating last year. As usual, though, parents of children in kindergarten through grade 12 are overwhelmingly satisfied with the education their own children are receiving. Two in three parents say their child's school is placing the right amount of emphasis on reading and English and math. In fact, a majority of parents believe their child's school is appropriately emphasizing all but one of 11 subject areas or activities tested in the poll (foreign language being the one exception).More ...

How Would Teachers Grade Their Workplaces? Part III

Need opinions to count

September 6, 2005

This article is the last in a series presenting the results of focus groups and in-depth interviews Gallup recently conducted with teachers. This installment examines teachers' feelings of relevance within their schools.More ...

School Culture

Lost Childhood: Russians Pessimistic About Conditions Facing Youth

Just 25% say children are treated with respect and dignity

Teen Survey: Are Schools Meeting Expectations?

Schools earn lower marks on respect, fair treatment

Does School "Flow" for Teens?

Only 16% very often love what they're doing in classroom

Youth Poll: What Makes the Best Classes Different?

Majority credits the teacher

Fear of Children's Safety at School Remains Low

Environment a big fear factor

Teens: Schools Help Students Find Career Path

Girls less likely to say schools help them figure it out

Blacks: Whites Have Advantage in College Admissions

Whites more likely to say chances are the same

Today's Students, Tomorrow's Teachers?

Most Americans would like their children to take up a teaching career in public schools

Slim Majority Dissatisfied With Education in the U.S.

Most parents think children's school properly emphasizing key subjects

How Would Teachers Grade Their Workplaces? Part III

Need opinions to count

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