2019 polls demanding sea change in education

Here are some 2019 polls and surveys that highlighted the need for a "sea change" in education:

  1. PISA 2018 Results: The Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) 2018 results showed that the United States ranked 37th in reading literacy, 27th in science, and 24th in mathematics among 78 countries. This led to calls for a fundamental overhaul of the US education system.
  2. Gallup Poll: Americans' Views on Education: A Gallup poll conducted in 2019 found that 62% of Americans believed that the education system in the United States needs "a lot" or "some" change. The poll also highlighted concerns about student engagement, teacher morale, and the need for more career and technical education.
  3. Education Next Poll: Public Opinion on Education: A poll conducted by Education Next in 2019 found that 71% of Americans believed that the education system in the United States is "broken" or "somewhat broken." The poll also showed that 64% of respondents believed that the system needs to be "completely rebuilt."
  4. National Education Association (NEA) Poll: Teachers' Views on Education: A poll conducted by the NEA in 2019 found that 93% of teachers believed that the education system in the United States needs to be "reformed" or "completely rebuilt." The poll also highlighted concerns about teacher pay, student testing, and the need for more support for students with disabilities.
  5. Pew Research Center Poll: Parents' Views on Education: A poll conducted by the Pew Research Center in 2019 found that 63% of parents believed that the education system in the United States needs to be "reformed" or "completely rebuilt." The poll also showed that 55% of parents believed that schools should focus more on preparing students for the workforce.
  6. Education Week's Quality Counts Report: Education Week's 2019 Quality Counts report found that the United States ranked 37th in education performance among 45 countries. The report highlighted concerns about student achievement, teacher quality, and the need for more investment in education.
  7. Brookings Institution Report: The State of Education in America: A report published by the Brookings Institution in 2019 found that the United States is facing a "crisis" in education, with declining student achievement, rising inequality, and a lack of investment in education. The report called for a "sea change" in education policy to address these challenges.

These polls and surveys highlight the widespread concerns about the state of education in the United States and the need for a fundamental transformation of the education system.