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Americans' satisfaction with schools is at a low point, new Gallup poll shows
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· September 7, 2026
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Key points Dissatisfaction now stands at 67 percent, with a notable drop in satisfaction among one political group. A recent poll reveals a significant decline in satisfaction with the US school system.
A recent poll reveals a significant decline in satisfaction with the US school system. Experts find the results troubling but expected. The percentage of adults expressing satisfaction has fallen sharply, while dissatisfaction has risen to a record high.
Dissatisfaction now stands at 67 percent, with a notable drop in satisfaction among one political group. Satisfaction levels have decreased over the past two years, with only a minority of adults now expressing satisfaction.
Further information on the poll and its findings can be found through the Gallup organization and associated reports.
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Category: schools Published: September 7, 2026 Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) Reading time: 1 min
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