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NATIONAL SURVEY ON THE STATE OF AMERICAN EDUCATION
Commissioned by Hillsdale College as part of the Campaign for Informed Citizens
1. Would you prefer Young Woman #1 or Young Woman #2 in a leadership position?
Young Woman #1:
Was taught in school to believe that America’s history is irredeemably unjust and unworthy of respect. She believes and repeats these misrepresentations to anyone who will listen.
Young Woman #2:
Was taught a complete, fair, and unbiased view of our nation’s history. This young lady is an informed citizen and urges others to consider policies and political debates from a constitutional perspective.
2. Do you believe it is important for Americans to have basic knowledge of American history and civics, including knowledge about the Constitution?
Yes
No
Not Sure / Don't know
3. In your lifetime, do you think that Americans’ knowledge about the Constitution has INCREASED or DECREASED?
Increased
Decreased
Not Sure / Don't know
4. Do you think lawmakers from your state are knowledgeable about the Constitution and careful to adhere to the Constitution in passing legislation?
Yes
No
Not Sure / Undecided
5.
Imprimis
is Hillsdale’s flagship publication, addressing political, cultural, and economic issues vital to liberty. It has a monthly circulation of over six million—making it the nation’s most widely-read publication in support of liberty. Would you like us to make efforts to add new
Imprimis
subscribers from your community?
Yes
No
Not Sure / Undecided
6. If you participate in social media, have you seen people in your networks sharing information about the Constitution or public policy that is misleading or inaccurate?
Yes
No
Not Sure / Undecided
7. Are colleges and universities in your state doing enough to teach students American history and civics, including what the Constitution says and why it matters?
Yes
No
Not Sure/Undecided
8. Do you think American history and civics, including basic knowledge of the Constitution, is being taught sufficiently in American K-12 schools?
Yes
No
Not Sure/Undecided
9. Are you concerned that far too many American K-12 schools teach Marxist-based critical race theory, which seeks to replace the American idea of equal individual rights with the revolutionary idea of unequal rights based on group identity?
Yes
No
Not Sure/Undecided
10. Our Barney Charter School Initiative supports the launch of classical charter schools across the country. These schools offer a rigorous, classical education with a strong civics component, teaching the essentials of American history, government, and economics. Do you support this effort to return excellence to K-12 education?
Yes
No
Not Sure/Undecided
11. In 2021, Hillsdale College launched an American history and civics curriculum for grades K-12 that is available free of charge to teachers and homeschoolers everywhere. The Hillsdale 1776 Curriculum covers America’s founding and the full scope of our nation’s history and treats America’s past, even its most difficult aspects, in a reasonable, respectful, and unbiased way. Do you support this effort to bring a fair, truthful look at America’s history to as many young people as possible?
Yes
No
Not Sure/Undecided
12. Do you support the cause of liberty, and are you willing to partner in Hillsdale’s efforts to restore limited constitutional government in our nation?
Yes
No
Not Sure/Undecided
13. Do you confirm that the answers on this NATIONAL SURVEY ON THE STATE OF AMERICAN EDUCATION are your own? *
Yes
No
Not Sure/Undecided
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