Skip to main content

National survey highlights inequities in education

A new survey of 4,700 public school teachers and principals, released by Scholastic and YouGov, found that public school educators overwhelmingly believe that equity in education should become a national priority.

by Alex Samuels

A reading assistant reads on the classroom floor with a small group of fourth graders at Wanke Elementary School in San Antonio on March 9, 2012.
Credit: Jennifer Whitney for The Texas Tribune

A new survey of 4,700 public school teachers and principals, released by Scholastic and YouGov, found that public school educators overwhelmingly believe that equity in education should become a national priority. Only 39 percent of educators reported that most of their students begin the school year ready to perform grade-level work, while 87 percent of educators said that many of their students face barriers to learning that come from outside the school environment. (NEA Today)

Quality journalism doesn't come free

Perhaps it goes without saying — but producing quality journalism isn't cheap. At a time when newsroom resources and revenue across the country are declining, The Texas Tribune remains committed to sustaining our mission: creating a more engaged and informed Texas with every story we cover, every event we convene and every newsletter we send. As a nonprofit newsroom, we rely on members to help keep our stories free and our events open to the public. Do you value our journalism? Show us with your support.

Yes, I'll donate today

Information about the authors

Alex Samuels’s staff photo