A growing number of Americans now rate the country’s K-12 education system as needing significant improvement, according to recent surveys. Concerns over academic performance, funding disparities, and post-pandemic learning gaps have fueled widespread dissatisfaction. Experts point to systemic challenges, including uneven access to resources and persistent achievement disparities among student groups. The shift in public perception reflects deepening skepticism about whether schools are meeting basic educational standards.
Why are Americans giving the nation’s K-12 schools a ‘Needs Improvement’ grade? Deseret News
