The Cardus Education Survey seeks to examine the school-sector effect in the lives of a nationally representative sample of high school graduates, aged 24 to 39. By school sector, we mean religious independent schools, non-religious independent schools, and public/government schools.
To date, the Survey has been administered four times in the United States, in 2011, 2014, 2018, and 2023; three times in Canada, in 2012, 2016, and 2018; and once in Australia, in 2018.
The number of graduates who were surveyed ranged from 1,327 (Canada 2016 survey) to 4,913 (Australia 2018 survey).
On this page you will find links to each report we have produced, in chronological order, along with a quick summary of key findings.
Research

Research
Many Educational Systems, a Common Good
An International Comparison of American, Canadian, and Australian Graduates
July 26, 2022

Research
Cardus Education Survey 2018: Rethinking Public Education
Including All Schools that Contribute to the Public Good
October 7, 2019

Research
Cardus Education Survey 2018: Perceptions of High School Experience and Preparedness for Life
September 19, 2019

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2018 US Cardus Education Survey: The Ties that Bind
September 4, 2019

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2018 US Cardus Education Survey: Spiritual Strength, Faithful Formation
This report from the 2018 Cardus Education Survey examines the school sector effect on the religious commitment and spiritual formation of graduates of nongovernmental and public schools in the U.S. It is based on a representative survey of 1500 randomly selected American high school graduates (ages 24-39). The Cardus Education Survey includes a large number of controls for many factors in student development such as parental education, religion, and income, to isolate a school sector's particular impact.
August 29, 2019

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Cardus Education Survey 2018: Involved and Engaged
August 23, 2019

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Making the Transition: The Effect of School Sector on Extended Adolescence
April 17, 2018

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Walking the Path
The Religious Lives of Young Adults in North America
January 30, 2018

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Promises, Promises
The Impact of School Sector on Formation and Stability of Marriage and Cohabitating Relationships
December 15, 2017

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School Effects on Graduate Outcomes in Quebec 2016
June 8, 2017

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Blinded by Religion?
Religious School Graduates and Perceptions of Science in Young Adulthood
December 12, 2016

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Cardus Education Survey 2016: Educating To Love Your Neighbour
The Full Picture of Canadian Graduates
October 11, 2016
Events

Event
Educational Pluralism and Democracy: A Conversation with Ashley Berner
Drawing from her recently published book, Educational Pluralism and Democracy: How to Handle Indoctrination, Promote Exposure, and Rebuild America’s Schools, Ashley will join Cardus Education for a conversation on how best to prepare the next generation for democratic society.
October 30, 2024

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Charting New Horizons for Independent Education in Canada
Cardus senior fellow Deani Van Pelt analyzes Canada's trends in education and brings the leading edge of educational change in 2023.
December 13, 2023

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Education Fallout: Learning Loss, Collateral Damage, and Recovery in Canada’s Schools Post-Pandemic
Join us for the release of Pandemic Fallout: Assessing Learning Loss, Collateral Damage, and Recovery in Canada's Schools, a Cardus research report by Dr. Paul Bennett, one of Canada’s leading education policy researchers and commentators.
November 29, 2023

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Cardus Education Survey Unpacked: Educating for the Common Good (PA)
Have you ever wondered about how Christian education is contributing to America’s future and the society of tomorrow? If so, join the Cardus Institute for a deep dive into cutting-edge data on May 21st at The City School.
May 21, 2019

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Our Children, Our Future: Educating for Tomorrow
Join Cardus Education for the release of our first-ever study of graduate outcomes from British Columbia’s independent schools.
October 17, 2018

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Making the Public Good Case for Private Schools
A reception and panel discussion exploring independent schools and their contributions to the public good in the United States.
October 8, 2019

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Cardus Education Survey Hamilton Launch
The Cardus Education Survey, the largest-ever study of K-12 Christian education, is proud to unveil its Canadian findings.
September 26, 2012

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Cardus Education Survey Langley Launch
The Cardus Education Survey, the largest-ever study of K-12 Christian education, is proud to unveil its Canadian findings.
September 20, 2012

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Cardus Education Survey Ottawa Launch
The Cardus Education Survey, the largest-ever study of K-12 Christian education, is proud to unveil its Canadian findings.
October 16, 2012
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