Three Things to Know About Parents and How They Might Vote This Fall

Three Things to Know About Parents and How They Might Vote This Fall

July 5, 2022

A recent national survey of more than 5,000 parents of school-aged children, conducted by The Harris Poll and commissioned by the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools, examined families’ educational choices and patterns, satisfaction with school options, and the likely significance of education as an issue in upcoming elections.  

Among key initial findings from the survey, data suggest education voters may be the new “swing” voters—for many, education has risen in importance when it comes to key considerations when they head to the polls. Majorities of Republicans and Democrats alike support and want more public charter schools in their area, and many voters would be willing to vote for someone outside of their party depending on the candidate’s stance on education issues.  

Here are three of the early findings.  

  1. 82% of parents are willing to vote for someone outside of their political party if their education platform aligned with their views. 

We believe this is telling us that the education voter is the new swing voter.  

  1. 83% of parents agree that education has become a more important political issue to them than it was in the past. 

Among parents who vote in both federal and state/local elections, when asked if any considerations become more important to them when voting in state/local elections, education (55%) was the second most selected issue, closely trailing taxes/taxation (56%). 

  1. 84% of parents agree that, although they may not choose a charter school for their child, charter schools should be available to families who would choose them.    

In summary: Parents want charter schools. Further, 71% of Black parents strongly agree that one size does not fit all when it comes to educating children, and 70% of Black parents and 63% of Hispanic parents strongly agree that parents should be able to have a choice in where their children go to school.  

Stay tuned for more results and reactions to this wide-ranging poll. The National Alliance will release a full report in late summer.  

 

Jennifer Diaz is the vice president of communications at the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools. 

 
help us advocate for more charter schools & increased funding!
find a charter school near you on our interactive map!

Notice

You are now leaving the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools Website

trophy icon

Memorial Gifts

Contact Celia Hagerman at [email protected] or 202-600-8994.

trophy icon

Commemorative Gifts

Contact Celia Hagerman at [email protected] or 202-600-8994.

Notice

You are now leaving the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools Website

Notice

You are now leaving the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools Website

Notice

You are now leaving the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools Website

Notice

You are now leaving the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools Website

Notice

You are now leaving the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools Website

Notice

You are now leaving the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools Website

STAY INFORMED

Get the latest charter school updates straight to your inbox.

shapes icon

Wire Transfers

For questions regarding wire transfers, please email of call Celia Hagerman at [email protected] or 202-600-8994.

shapes icon

Gifts of Stock

For questions regarding stock, please email of call Celia Hagerman at [email protected] or 202-600-8994.

shapes icon

Matching Gifts

If you or your spouse work for a company that provides matching gifts, you can make an even bigger impact! To have your gift matched, you must submit your company’s completed matching gift form.

Please send all completed matching gift forms to:

National Alliance for Public Charter Schools
800 Connecticut Ave. N.W. Suite 300
Washington, DC 20006.

If this donation will be potentially matched, please provide the company name.

Advocates Council

Contact Celia Hagerman at [email protected] or 202-600-8994.

calendar icon

Legacy Society

Contact Celia Hagerman at [email protected] or 202-600-8994 to learn more about the Legacy Society or for any other inquiries regarding planned giving.