Survey report October 20, 2021
Public Places and Commercial Spaces: How Neighborhood Amenities Foster Trust and Connection in American Communities
The COVID-19 pandemic forced Americans across the country to reconsider their residential priorities. Today, many Americans would prefer to live in small towns or rural areas rather than denser urban neighborhoods, and they are more likely to prioritize personal space over access to community amenities. The report investigates the physical and social features of local communities that Americans value most. Continue Reading →
The August 2021 American Perspectives Survey explores how much say parents and partisans believe parents, teachers, and legislators should have in deciding what is taught in public schools. Continue Reading →
In The News October 7, 2021
COVID Cases Among Children Are Declining. Has the Back-to-School Surge Peaked?
In The News October 5, 2021
School officials raised alarms about threats, disruptions at meetings; We need to listen
Even as gay and lesbian issues have slipped from national headlines, public attitudes on LGBTQ issues continue to evolve. Continue Reading →
Survey report September 22, 2021
Controversy and Consensus: Perspectives on Race, Religion, and COVID-19 in Public Schools
At a time of rapid cultural change, Americans continue to debate what students should learn about race, sex, and religion. While the public broadly supports students learning about America’s complicated racial legacy, political divisions persist. Democrats are far more willing to defer to teachers, while Republicans want a much larger role for parents in education decisions. Continue Reading →
Survey Reports
In the news
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The Perplexing Postelection Pessimism of White Evangelicals
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