Disciplines
Education
Abstract
This report uses teacher survey data across K-12 charter public schools authorized by Grand Valley State University (GVSU) to examine teachers’ perceptions of working conditions in schools.
Key findings include:
- Two-thirds of teachers in GVSU-authorized schools report favorable working conditions, which represents a six percentage point decrease compared to the prior year.
- Eighty-three percent of teachers report feeling satisfied working in their current school, which represents a one percentage point decrease compared to the prior year.
- Teachers indicating a positive school culture and climate are seven times as likely to report feeling satisfied working in a GVSU-authorized school.
Recommendations include:
- Prioritize initiatives aimed at promoting a positive school culture and climate.
- Develop strategies for promoting parents’ and guardians’ active engagement in the learning process.
ScholarWorks Citation
McQueen, Kiel; Entingh, Jason; and Grand Valley State University, "Examining Teachers’ Perceptions of School Conditions: Analysis of Spring 2024 Working Environment Survey" (2024). CSO Research Reports. 12.
https://scholarworks.gvsu.edu/cso_research_reports/12
