New England Secondary Education Survey

Abstract

We believe that people who are closest to the challenges in our education system must be part of shaping solutions. Beacon Research has conducted periodic polls of students, parents/caregivers, teachers, principals, and school district leaders from across New England to gather their views on the state of high school in their communities. This 2024 poll – the third in a series initiated in 2019 – digs into a number of critical issues, including perspectives on school attendance, statewide graduation requirements, and the purpose of high school. The results of the latest poll include 1,002 parents, 1,002 students, 407 teachers, 101 principals, and 75 system leaders from across New England