Is There a Way Forward for U.S. Public Schools? What We Learned from Our September Pulse Poll.

75% of American mothers trust public school teachers to deliver successful academic outcomes and believe public schools foster a supportive and safe environment. So why would 40% leave if they could?

The results are in from our September poll — An Eye on the U.S. Education Climate. Here are the primary takeaways:

• 3 out of 4 mothers in our poll send their children to public schools (74%).

• Of mothers who send their children to public school, about 75% agree, regardless of political affiliation, that it fosters an emotionally supportive and physically sa…