About the Project

  • Mission and Objectives

    The State of Teaching aims to provide a year-to-year gauge of the teaching profession, and resources for policymakers and educators. Via an annual survey and rich journalism, we aim to elevate the voices of teachers and find solutions to the challenges they face.

    The State of Teaching is:

    • Solutions-oriented
    • Informed by survey data, journalism, data visualization, and research
    • Focused on teachers’ day-to-day lives and experiences
    • Created to help share ideas and solutions for improving teachers’ morale and working conditions
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  • 2024 Edition
    See the inaugural edition of The State of Teaching from 2024 and the first-ever Teacher Morale Index score.
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    Press Release
    Read the official announcement for The State of Teaching, highlighting key findings, insights, and the impact of this year’s report.
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    Project Team
    Meet the people who made The State of Teaching: a dedicated team of researchers, reporters, editors, visual journalists, and designers.
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  • Advisory Panel

    We extend a special thank-you to the members of the Education Week Teacher Advisory Panel, a group of teachers from across the country who shared their insights and feedback as we developed the survey and project focus. They are: Whitney Aragaki, science teacher at Waiākea High School in Hilo, Hawaii; Michelle Faust, literacy coach at Carolina Springs Elementary School in Lexington, S.C.; Tanya Moorer, instructional literacy coach at Joseph Lee K-8 School in Boston; Frank Rivera, secondary English/language arts teacher at Chaparral Star Academy in Austin, Texas; Luisa Sparrow, special education teacher at Oliver Hazard Perry K-6 School in Boston; and Christy Todd, 2024 Georgia Teacher of the Year.
    Are you interested in being on the Teacher Advisory Panel? Please contact Sarah Sparks at ssparks@educationweek.org.

    Frequently Asked Questions

What is The State of Teaching?
In 2024, Education Week launched an annual project to take a regular pulse of the K-12 teaching profession. The closure of other independent gauges of teaching, notably the MetLife Survey of the American Teacher, had left a gap in public knowledge about the profession. Our project couples an annual, nationally representative survey with on-the-ground reporting in schools and classrooms. Each year it will focus on a different facet of K-12 teaching.
Who supports The State of Teaching?
This project is made possible with the support of partners, who are listed here. Their contributions support the project’s survey work, journalism, and related live and virtual events. Education Week maintains sole control over the survey instrument and the articles.
How often is The State of Teaching released?
We will release a major report each year, following the administration of the survey. But our journalism will continue beyond the annual launch. Check the stories page for the newest content.
How do I get involved in The State of Teaching?
We’re so glad you asked! If you have suggestions for future survey questions, email Holly Kurtz.
If you have an idea for a story, email Stephen Sawchuk. If you’re a practicing K-12 teacher who would like to serve on our advisory board, email Sarah Sparks. If you’re interested in supporting the project as a sponsor or philanthropic funder, contact Jen Mosely and Chris Swanson.