Survey: Students and Teachers Weigh in on Gender, Race in School

A new survey has asked teachers and students about their experience amid significant cultural divides around gender, race and sexual orientation. According to a survey analyses from the Pew Research Center, 53% of teachers said debates about cultural issues like race and gender identity do not impact their ability to do their jobs. In comparison, 41% said the discussions on those issues negatively affect their job performance. The survey comes as topics like gender identity, racism, sex education curricula, the appropriateness of materials in school libraries and parental notification policies continue to roil school board meetings nationwide.