72% of U.S. high school teachers say cellphone distraction is a major problem in the classroom
Some 72% of high school teachers say that students being distracted by cellphones is a major problem in their classroom.
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Some 72% of high school teachers say that students being distracted by cellphones is a major problem in their classroom.
During the 2021-22 school year, 83% of the country’s public, private and charter school students in pre-K through 12th grade attended traditional public schools.
64% of Americans live within 2 miles of a public electric vehicle charging station, and those who live closest to chargers view EVs more positively.
Americans have mixed views on the importance of having a degree. 47% say the cost is worth it only if someone doesn’t have to take out loans.
A quarter of all webpages that existed at one point between 2013 and 2023 are no longer accessible.
Most Americans say it is not important that the news they get comes from journalists who share their political views, age, gender or other traits.
Government data shows gains in education, employment and earnings for Hispanic women, but gaps with other groups remain.
High school teachers are more likely than elementary and middle school teachers to hold negative views about AI tools in education.
Many juggle cultural expectations and gender roles from both Latin America and the U.S., like doing housework and succeeding at work.
Half of Americans or more say they are extremely or very comfortable talking about their mental health with a close friend, an immediate family member or a mental health therapist.
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