Second Edition – February 2026
The State of Educational Opportunity in America
A 50-State Survey of 23,000 Parents
The “State of Educational Opportunity in America: A Survey of 23,000 Parents” is the second edition of a 50-state study from 50CAN and Edge Research. The survey report offers an unprecedented, state-by-state examination of the current education landscape and what is important to parents.
The 275-page report is available for download in full and by question or state.
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Accompanying Resources
The full data from the survey is available for decision-makers, elected officials, families and the broader public. Below, you can download the survey questionnaire, the methodology, and the topline data. If you would like the full dataset, please complete the form below.
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