By Sheri Few for DAILY CALLER
The Mood of the Nation survey, published in February 2025, found that 73% of adult respondents are dissatisfied with the quality of public education in the U.S. It is the highest dissatisfaction rate since the survey began in 2001.
Government schools have failed most students by every key measure. Across five metrics, including suicide, major depression, suicidal thoughts, mental distress and days in poor mental health, young people suffering has increased substantially since 2011. Moreover, one quarter of individuals who identify as transgender are between the ages of 13 and 17.
The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) shows no significant improvement in outcomes over the last 40 years. 2024 NAEP scores provide shocking evidence of utter academic failure in America’s government schools, showing that 45% of high school seniors scored “below basic” in math, and 33% of seniors tested “below basic” in reading.
In their groundbreaking report, “Are Government Schools Redeemable?” U.S. Parents Involved in Education (USPIE) concludes that government schools are not redeemable. At least not any time soon, even with a concerted effort. Importantly, the USPIE report offers recommendations for those determined to find a way to rescue government schools.
