Education is Power: Top 5 Academic Surveys of 2014

A real-time analysis of the institution of education is imperative if we are to see any improvements with the passing time. Feedback and relevant statistics collected from parents, students, teachers, institute administrations, etc., reveal the general status of educational departments around the world in the most precise manner.

Online surveys are obviously one of the best resources to find out the truth of how things are working out in various regions for the educationists. They provide insight in a timely manner and the concerned authorities can fulfill their obligations with success. From the after-effects of college debts and gender discrimination in educational settings, everything needs to be kept in perspective and improved over time. And we all know that positive change only comes with awareness and knowledge. Hence, the Academic Survey templates are a good place to initiate the process of improvement.

To show how powerful survey data can be for educational research, here are the top five, most productive, educational surveys of 2014:

Survey #1: Women Outpace Men in College Enrollment

Although, college enrollment rates are rising among young people, a Pew Research Center analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data reveals that females are leaving men behind in college enrollment. Hispanics and blacks, especially, are going much stronger than students from other social and ethnic groups. For example, in 2012, 25% of all public school students were Hispanic while 16 percent were black, 8 % Asian Americans or Native Americans and 51% white. Now young women and men are both finishing high school and immediately getting enrolled in colleges, but still, female enrollment is 13 percent higher than that of men’s.

Survey #2: Lots of Debt, No College Degree!

The alarming facts that this survey revealed are that millions of young students are neck deep in educational loan debts with no degree to show for it. On average, young college graduates earn about $58,000 annually. Yet, most of them spend approximately nine years switching schools, choosing the right majors, dealing with an illness and managing tuition costs, which leaves them heavily indebted with only ‘some’ college education.

Survey #3: Hispanic, Black High School Dropout Rates Reach Record Lows

Census Bureau released survey results in October this year that prove that more U.S. high school students are staying in school and graduating. Only 7% of the nation’s 18-to-24 year olds had dropped out of high school, which is a huge improvement in nation’s dropout rate since 2000, when 12% of youth were dropouts. However, the national dropout rate declined mainly because of fewer Hispanic and black youth dropping out of school and not because of non-Hispanic white dropouts.

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Survey #4: Mexican Parents Lie on Schools’ Home Language Surveys

A recent survey study reveals a bothering fact that most Mexican parents are lying about English being the home language, just because they believe that their kids would be stigmatized at school if they did otherwise. They fear that their kids would miss out on learning opportunities, but, in reality, it is an unnecessary burden for children who need language assistance. Also, by doing this, their parents are violating the federal law.

Survey #5: Pakistanis Agree With Malala on Educating Girls

Since we are talking about education, how can we forget Malala Yousafzai who is the current Nobel Peace Prize laureate as the youngest awardee who ever received it. Funny, isn’t it? In a time when Islamophobia is at its peak, the world’s most prestigious acknowledgement of peace activism goes to a Muslim Pakistani teenager. Also, in October, 2013, this shining star became the Pride of Britain as well as that of her native country.

This educational survey conducted by the PEW Research Center reveals that 86% of the Pakistani population agrees with Malala that education is important for boys and girls alike. This includes 85% of men and 87% of the women.

A Tribute to the Young Superstar – Malala Yousafzai!

The center also ran a poll in 2014 in which more Pakistanis expressed positive views about her (30%) than negative views (20%). However, almost half of the people had no opinion of her, something we can expect to see changed now that she has attained a high profile honor. There are many conspiracy theories as well because she is among the most controversial Nobel Awardees of this day and age. But, the truth is, none of us have been through what this young girl suffered from. She did not just start debating on the rights of women and humanity in general. She faced terrorism by the hands of Taliban, got shot, left her home multiple times as a refugee and was finally moved out of the country, after the assassination attempt, by the Government of Pakistan. Although, she lives a comfortable life in England now, she misses her friends and relatives in her homeland, and they are all eagerly waiting for her.

This brave teenager now resides in the hearts of millions as she continues her struggle for equality, education and peace in the world. Her achievements are many, as are her troubles. Let’s hope to every God the world believes in that she stays safe and successful in her quest for a harmonious world. Here is an infographic that celebrates her achievements in a comprehensive manner. Have a look!

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