2024 Election Issues Survey

At EdNC, we want our coverage of the 2024 election to focus on what our readers care about most. The answers to these questions will be used to inform the stories we write, the questions we ask candidates, and more.

If we report on answers, they will be anonymous and reported in aggregate.

What county do you live in?

Closed to responses

What is your political affiliation?

Republican

Democrat

Independent/Unaffiliated

Other

Closed to responses

On political issues, would you consider yourself as conservative, moderate, or liberal?

Very conservative

Somewhat conservative

Moderate

Somewhat liberal

Very liberal

Closed to responses

Do you work in or have children in the public school system (elementary, middle school, junior high, high school)? Check all that apply and confirm your selection.

Yes, I am an employee

Yes, I have children in the public school system

No

Closed to responses

For how long have you lived in North Carolina?

Less than 10 years

11-20 years

21-40

More than 40 years

Closed to responses

Which of the following best describes your race or ethnicity? Check all that apply and confirm your selection.

White

Black or African American

Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish

American Indian or Alaska Native

Asian

Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander

Prefer not to answer

Other

Closed to responses

What is your gender identity?

Male

Female

Transgender

Prefer not to answer

Other

Closed to responses

Do you consider education one of your top priorities when you head to the polls to vote?

Yes

No

I don't know

Other

Closed to responses

To what extent are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the current state of public education in North Carolina?

Very dissatisfied

Dissatisfied

Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied

Satisfied

Very satisfied

I don't know

Closed to responses

Please elaborate on your answer to the previous question.

Closed for Comments

What do you like most about your school(s)? Tell us everything you can, from your favorite teachers to your favorite school leaders to anything and everything that you like about your school.

Closed for Comments

Thinking about issues facing education in North Carolina, please rate how concerned you are about each of the following issues.

Funding:

Not at all concerned

Slightly concerned

Moderately concerned

Extremely concerned

Closed to responses

School choice:

Not at all concerned

Slightly concerned

Moderately concerned

Extremely concerned

Closed to responses

Equity:

Not at all concerned

Slightly concerned

Moderately concerned

Extremely concerned

Closed to responses

Postsecondary access and affordability:

Not at all concerned

Slightly concerned

Moderately concerned

Extremely concerned

Closed to responses

Child care access and affordability:

Not at all concerned

Slightly concerned

Moderately concerned

Extremely concerned

Closed to responses

Student performance:

Not at all concerned

Slightly concerned

Moderately concerned

Extremely concerned

Closed to responses

Parents' rights:

Not at all concerned

Slightly concerned

Moderately concerned

Extremely concerned

Closed to responses

Curriculum:

Not at all concerned

Slightly concerned

Moderately concerned

Extremely concerned

Closed to responses

School nutrition:

Not at all concerned

Slightly concerned

Moderately concerned

Extremely concerned

Closed to responses

When thinking about education in North Carolina, what is your top priority?

Closed for Comments

Are you planning to vote in the race for state superintendent of public instruction?

Yes

No

I don't know

Closed to responses

What is your top priority for the next state superintendent of public instruction?

Closed for Comments

Up to 30% of child care programs are expected to close after a funding cliff this summer. To what extent should public investment for child care be a priority for elected officials?

Top priority

High priority

Low priority

Not a priority

Closed to responses

Is there anything we didn't ask about that is on your mind regarding education and the 2024 election?

Closed for Comments

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2024 Election Issues Survey

2024 Election Issues Survey

What county do you live in?

What is your political affiliation?

On political issues, would you consider yourself as conservative, moderate, or liberal?

Do you work in or have children in the public school system (elementary, middle school, junior high, high school)? Check all that apply and confirm your selection.

For how long have you lived in North Carolina?

Which of the following best describes your race or ethnicity? Check all that apply and confirm your selection.

What is your gender identity?

Do you consider education one of your top priorities when you head to the polls to vote?

To what extent are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the current state of public education in North Carolina?

Please elaborate on your answer to the previous question.

What do you like most about your school(s)? Tell us everything you can, from your favorite teachers to your favorite school leaders to anything and everything that you like about your school.

Thinking about issues facing education in North Carolina, please rate how concerned you are about each of the following issues. Funding:

School choice:

Equity:

Postsecondary access and affordability:

Child care access and affordability:

Student performance:

Parents' rights:

Curriculum:

School nutrition:

When thinking about education in North Carolina, what is your top priority?

Are you planning to vote in the race for state superintendent of public instruction?

What is your top priority for the next state superintendent of public instruction?

Up to 30% of child care programs are expected to close after a funding cliff this summer. To what extent should public investment for child care be a priority for elected officials?

Is there anything we didn't ask about that is on your mind regarding education and the 2024 election?

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Thinking about issues facing education in North Carolina, please rate how concerned you are about each of the following issues.

Funding: