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Americans' mentions of guns as the most important problem facing the nation fell by over half this month, ticking down to 6% from last month's record high of 13%.

Twenty-two percent of U.S. teachers say they have considered leaving the teaching profession because of issues related to school safety. However, most are satisfied with their profession and would make the same career choice again.

Among 15 issues, Americans are most likely to say they worry a great deal about healthcare (55%) and least likely to say the same about unemployment (23%) and energy (25%).

U.S. school teachers overwhelmingly say stricter gun laws and bans on assault weapons are the best ways to prevent future school shootings.

In the U.S., 40% of teachers say their schools are not well protected from potential shooters gaining entry.

Given a choice, more Americans say their leaders should focus on school security and mental health than on changing gun sale laws.

Most U.S. teachers are opposed to arming school teachers and staff as a way to prevent casualties in school shootings. Nearly one in five teachers would choose to carry a gun at school.

Follow Gallup's special series on U.S. teachers' views on carrying guns in schools and the policies that they believe will make schools safer.

The 28% of Americans who say they are satisfied with the direction of the U.S. in March is down from the 36% recorded in February.

A majority of Americans favor a number of different proposals to prevent school shootings, but less than half favor arming teachers.