Education

Education is one of the most hotly debated issues in the state year after year. From public K-12 education to new innovative options, where do Tennesseans stand on the state of education?

72%
of Tennesseans support the new federal school choice tax credit that was included in the Big Beautiful Bill, while only 18% oppose it.
January 2026 Poll
67%
of Tennesseans support Governor Lee’s plan to expand educational choice to all families across Tennessee.
January 2025 Poll
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Additional Insights

52%
of Tennessee voters believe there is not enough religion in public schools.
November 2025 Poll
72%
think public schools should be allowed to include prayer or Bible readings as part of classroom activities.
November 2025 Poll

Satisfaction with K-12 Public Education

November 2025 Poll

In general, Tennesseeans indicate they are:

Satisfied with the way things are going
47%
Dissatisfied with the way things are going
42%
Unsure
11%
56%
of voters want the cap on Education Freedom Scholarships lifted.
August 2025 Poll
50%
Regarding the U.S. Department of Education, 50% of Tennesseans want it eliminated with funding returned to the states.
April 2025 Poll
61%
of Tennesseans support expanding charter schools statewide.
January 2025 Poll
49%
of Tennesseans who have children under the age of 6 cite the cost of childcare as their biggest challenge.
November 2025 Poll

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