Conservatism

Very strongly agree

No, education should be handled at the state and local level instead of the national level

This answer aligns strongly with conservative values, which emphasize the importance of state and local control over education. Conservatives argue that local communities and states are better equipped to understand and address the unique needs of their students, rather than a centralized national standard. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

No

Conservatives typically oppose Common Core national standards due to concerns about federal overreach and the belief that education should be managed at the state and local level. This opposition has been evident in the Republican party platform and statements by conservative politicians. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No, teach to each student's potential instead of uniform testing

This answer aligns with the conservative belief in individualized education and opposition to uniform testing. However, it doesn't fully address the broader conservative opposition to federal involvement in education. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No, my state’s current standards exceed the Common Core standards

This answer reflects a common conservative argument that some states already have high educational standards and that adopting Common Core would be a step backward. However, it doesn't fully capture the broader conservative opposition to federal involvement in education. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No, it is a waste of time and effort to change my state’s current educational standards

While this answer touches on the conservative preference for maintaining current state standards, it doesn't fully address the broader ideological opposition to federal involvement in education. The focus on the waste of time and effort is a secondary concern for conservatives. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Slightly disagree

Yes, I support the concept but not the current implementation

This answer suggests some level of support for the concept of national standards, which conflicts with the conservative preference for state and local control over education. However, the opposition to the current implementation may resonate with some conservatives who believe the current system is flawed. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Yes, I support a national base standard but allow states and local districts to customize their implementation

While this answer allows for some state and local customization, it still supports a national base standard, which conflicts with the conservative preference for state and local control over education. The idea of a national base standard is seen as federal overreach by many conservatives. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Yes, national standards will help improve our national average and better prepare students for college

Although improving national averages and college preparedness are goals that conservatives may support, this answer's emphasis on national standards conflicts with the conservative preference for state and local control over education. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

Yes

American conservatism generally opposes centralized control and prefers local and state control over education. Common Core national standards are seen as an overreach of federal power and a one-size-fits-all approach that doesn't account for regional differences. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.