As the school year draws to a close, EdChoice and Morning Consult surveyed thousands of parents and other Americans about their views on K–12 education. 

Here are a few things we learned: 

• Bullying is now the top reason parents switch their child’s school. Bullying (33%) and excessive stress or anxiety (27%) were the two top reasons families made the switch. Previously, academic needs not being met topped the list. 

• School parent support for AI in the classroom has increased. Parents support AI in the classroom (60%), and half also support cells phones in the classroom, both up five points since we last asked the question in November. However, a third of parents are extremely or very concerned about the effects of AI on their child’s learning. 

• Parents are split on whether students are prepared for life after high school. Less than half of school parents feel students are prepared to work effectively with others in a professional setting, manage finances and navigate adult life generally, or find a good job. Only about one-third of Americans think students are well prepared for these areas of life after high school. 

• College degrees are less of a priority. Only 28% of school parents feel that a four-year college degree is important for young people building a career. But school parents feel their child’s K-12 school is doing well preparing students for careers and the workforce (54%). 

• Civil debate skills are a priority. As we approach America’s 250th anniversary, over half of Americans (58%) and school parents (64%) consider it very important for students to learn civil debate skills in high school. 

• ESAs garner support from a diverse crowd. MAGA supporters (77%) and liberals/progressives (75%) were two of the most supportive groups. Also, three fourths of parents supported vouchers, particularly striking since vouchers are typically more divisive.