Who should have the most authority over what K-12 schools teach about U.S. history?

Who should have the most authority over what K‑12 schools teach about U.S. history? Published on January 31, 2022 → Survey conducted on January 31, 2022 on 19751 U.S. adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

Parents

26%

Teachers

18%

The local school district

17%

The state government

The federal government

10%

Someone else

Not sure

18%

Parents

26%

Teachers

18%

The local school district

17%

The state government

The federal government

10%

Someone else

Not sure

18%

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