A recent NPR/Ipsos poll reveals that Americans, including Republicans, believe teachers are underpaid, and about half of Republicans oppose book bans.
Teachers’ struggles: 93% of teachers say they are asked to do too much for the pay they receive, and just 19% believe they are paid fairly.
* Similarly, 75% of the general public believe teachers are overworked, and 7 in 10 say they are underpaid.
Trust in teachers: 75% of parents and the general public agree that “teachers are professionals who should be trusted to make decisions about classroom curriculum.”
* However, when asked who should be responsible for what is taught, public opinions diverge, with 30% saying teachers, 27% saying parents, and 26% saying school boards.
Republicans divided: The poll shows that about 49% of Republicans are opposed to state lawmakers creating policies to restrict classroom discussions, while 38% are in favor.
* On book bans, 52% of Republicans oppose state lawmakers removing certain books from schools, while 35% support such efforts.
Teachers’ satisfaction: Despite agreement on being underpaid, 80% of teachers surveyed say they are happy they became teachers, with 95% stating they wanted “to do good.”
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