National Center for Education Statistics School Pulse Panel
School Pulse Panel
(SPP 2024-25)
OMB# 1850-0969 v.16
Supporting Statement
Appendix C2
November 2024 – June 2025 Monthly Surveys
National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
U.S. Department of Education
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Grades. In which of the following grades or grade equivalent does your school have students enrolled?
Kindergarten
1st grade
2nd grade
3rd grade
4th grade
5th grade
6th grade
7th grade
8th grade
9th grade/Freshman
10th grade/Sophomore
11th grade/Junior
12th grade/Senior
Ungraded
Inper. Is your school offering in-person learning for students during the 2024-25 school year?
Yes
No
Inper_no. Which of the following best describes how students are taught at your school? {Display if Inper = No}
Fully virtual/online
Other, please specify: ________________
Next, we are interested in chronic absenteeism at your school during the 2024-25 school year. You may either report the percentage or number of students who were chronically absent this school year. Please only respond to one of the next two items you see.
Att1. Today (or the most recent day you have data), what is your attendance rate?
An attendance rate is the percentage of your students who are present for school.
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Please select the date in the calendar that you used for the attendance rate.
SchLun1. As of today, how does your school provide students with breakfast and lunch?
Students can participate in USDA School Meal programs (e.g., the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program)
Students can buy meals at school but not part of USDA School Meal programs
All students must bring meals from home
Don’t Know
SchLun2. You indicated your school operates the USDA School Meal program. As of today, about what percentage of students in your school participate in these programs? {Display if SchLun1 = …Participate in USDA}
0% {If selected, no other SchLun items are displayed}
1-25%
26-50%
51-75%
76-99%
100%
Don’t Know
SchLun2b. How does this percentage of students you indicated in the previous item compare to the percentage of students that participated last year?
It has decreased a lot
It has decreased a little
It is about the same
It has increased a little
It has increased a lot
SchLun12. For the 2024-25 school year, did your school collect household applications for free- or reduced-price school meals? {Display if SchLun1 = “Students can participate in USDA…” or “Students can buy meals…”}
Yes
No
Don’t Know
SchLun3. As of today, how does your school operate the school lunch and/or breakfast programs? Select all that apply. {Display if SchLun1 = “Students can participate in USDA…” or “Students can buy meals…”}
Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) or other special provision
Other option through state or local initiative that offers all students free lunches and/or breakfasts
Standard school meal program operations
Partnerships or sponsorships with local food organizations
Other, please specify: _____
Don’t Know
SchLun6. How easy or difficult has it been for your school to operate USDA School Meal programs during this school year (2024-25) compared to last school year (2023-24) {Display if SchLun1 = “Students can participate in USDA…”}
Much more difficult
A little more difficult
About the same
A little easier
Much easier
SchLun13. What, if any, challenges have your school experienced with school meal program operations during the 2024-25 school year? Select all that apply. {Display if SchLun1 = “Students can participate in USDA…” or “Students can buy meals…”}
Decreased student participation compared to last school year (2023-24)
Increased program costs
School food service staffing shortages
Challenges convincing parents to submit applications for free- or reduced-price meals
Challenges processing applications for free- or reduced-price meals
Challenges obtaining enough food, beverages and/or meal service supplies for students participating in the school meal programs
Challenges serving specific types of foods that were planned to be on school meal program menus
Difficulty maintaining compliance with meal pattern requirements
Increased negative feedback or complaints about school meals from parents or students
Other, please specify: ____________
Don’t Know
My school has not experienced any challenges with school meal program operations this year
SchLun15. Does your school inform students or their families of the availability of the following U.S. Department of Agriculture nutrition programs?
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SNAP (or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly known as Food Stamps) |
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WIC (or the Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants, and Children) |
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Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations |
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Summer Meal Programs (in-person, to go, and/or delivered meals) |
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Summer EBT (or Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer, also known as Sun Bucks) |
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Child and Adult Care Food Program (e.g., center is reimbursed for meals and snacks provided to children in afterschool care; CACFP) |
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SchLun11. We’d like to learn more about schools’ experiences providing your students with breakfast and/or lunch. In the space below, please share any information you would like us to know on this topic.
This item is optional.
PhysEd1. Is a physical education course taught in any of the following grades in your school?
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PhysEd2. During the 2024-25 school year, will (or have) all, some, or none of the following types of staff attend(ed) professional development related to physical education or other strategies for integrating more physical activity into the school day?
Please include workshops, conferences, continuing education, or any other kind of in-service.
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Physical education teachers or specialists |
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Classroom teachers |
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Other school staff |
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PhysEd3. Does your school engage in any of the following physical education practices?
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Provide physical education teachers with a written physical education curriculum that aligns with national standards for physical education |
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Require physical education teachers to follow a written physical education curriculum |
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Allow other teachers to exclude students from a physical education class (e.g., to help them with classroom activities, for failure to complete classwork, because of behavior in their classroom) |
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Require physical education teachers to be certified, licensed, or endorsed by the state in physical education |
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Limit physical education class sizes so that they are the same size as other subject areas |
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Have a dedicated budget for physical education materials and equipment |
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Include students with disabilities in regular physical education courses as appropriate |
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Provide adapted physical education (i.e., special courses separate from regular physical education courses) for students with disabilities as appropriate |
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Allow the use of waivers, exemptions, or substitutions for physical education requirements for one grading period or longer |
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PhysEd4. During the last year, has your school assessed opportunities available to students to be physically active before, during, or after school?
Yes
No
PhysEd5. Not including physical education courses, do teachers at your school incorporate physical activity in their classes during the school day?
Yes
No
PhysEd6. Not including physical education courses and classroom physical activity, does your school offer opportunities for students to be physically active during the school day?
Include activities like recess, lunchtime intramural activities, or physical activity clubs.
Yes
No
PhysEd7. Does your school offer interscholastic sports to students?
Yes
No
PhysEd8. Does your school offer opportunities for students to participate in organized physical activities or provide access to facilities or equipment for physical activity during the following times?
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Organized physical activities before the school day |
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Organized physical activities after the school day |
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Access to facilities or equipment before the school day |
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Access to facilities or equipment after the school day |
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PhysEd9. Does your school, either directly or through the school district, have a joint use agreement for shared use of the following school or community facilities?
A joint use agreement is a formal agreement between a school or school district and another public or private entity to jointly use either school facilities or community facilities to share costs and responsibilities.
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Physical activity or sports facilities |
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Kitchen facilities and equipment |
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Gardens (e.g., herb or vegetable plots) |
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PhysEd10. Does your school have a written plan for providing opportunities for students to be physically active before, during, and after school?
This also may be referred to as a Comprehensive School Physical Activity Program plan.
Yes
No
PhysEd11. We’d like to learn more about schools’ experiences with physical education programming. In the space below, please share any information you would like us to know on this topic.
This item is optional.
ArtsEd1. Please indicate which of the following performing and visual arts, if any, are taught at your school as standalone classes during the regular school day during the 2024-25 school year.
If a standalone class could count in multiple categories of visual and performing arts, select the art form that is the primary subject of the class. For example, count a course on “set design,” which may include aspects of visual arts and media arts, in the “drama/theater” category.
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Music |
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Visual arts (e.g., painting, drawing, sketching, ceramics, pottery, textiles) |
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Media arts (e.g., film, photography, audio/video, computer/digital arts) |
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Dance |
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Drama/theater |
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ArtsEd2. How adequate are the following types of support for arts instruction at this school?
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Somewhat adequate |
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Funding |
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Facilities (e.g., classroom, storage, display) |
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Materials, equipment, tools, and instruments |
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Instructional time for the arts |
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Number of arts specialists |
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Arts professional development for teachers/specialists |
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Student interest or demand |
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Parent or community support |
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ArtsEd3. Are students at your school required to take at least one performing or visual arts class while enrolled at your school? {display if any of ArtsEd1 = yes}
Yes
No
ArtsEd4. On average, how many hours per week do students enrolled in these classes receive instruction?
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Less than 1 hour |
1 to less than 2 hours |
2 to less than 3 hours |
3 to less than 4 hours |
More than 5 hours |
Music |
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Visual arts (e.g., painting, drawing, sketching, ceramics, pottery, textiles) |
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Media arts (e.g., film, photography, audio/video, computer/digital arts) |
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Dance |
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Drama/theater |
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ArtsEd5. For each of the following subject areas, who teaches the standalone class(es) at your school? Select all that apply.
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Full-time arts teacher or specialist |
Part-time arts teacher or specialist |
Classroom teacher |
Artist-in-residence |
Volunteer |
Music |
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Visual arts (e.g., painting, drawing, sketching, ceramics, pottery, textiles) |
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Media arts (e.g., film, photography, audio/video, computer/digital arts) |
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ArtsEd6. Please indicate whether the following arts instructional activities are provided by your school outside of the regular school day during the 2024-25 school year.
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Individual or small-group music lessons |
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Choir/band/marching band practice |
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Dance lessons (e.g., lessons, team) |
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Media arts lessons (e.g., film, photography, audio/video, computer/digital arts) |
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School performances or presentations in the arts (e.g., concerts, plays, art shows) |
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Arts-related field trips (e.g., school trips to concerts, plays, museums) |
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Other instructional activities |
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ArtsEd6_open. Please describe the other arts instructional activities provided by your school outside of the regular school day. {Display if ArtsEd6 = Other}
ArtsEd7. During the 2024-25 school year, does your school have (or will it have) partnerships or collaborations with any of the following entities to help meet your school’s arts education goals?
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Working artists |
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Nonprofit arts and cultural organizations |
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Nonprofit organizations NOT focused on arts and culture |
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College or universities |
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Local businesses |
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Other partnerships or collaborations |
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ArtsEd7_open. Please describe the other partnerships or collaborations. {Display if ArtsEd7 = Other}
ArtsEd8. We’d like to learn more about schools’ experiences with arts education programming. In the space below, please share any information you would like us to know on this topic.
This item is optional.
The following questions are about the educational programming offered by the National Park Service (NPS). The NPS is a federal agency that manages all national parks and many national monuments and historic sites.
NPS1. Were you aware that the National Park Service (NPS) provides educational programming for students?
Yes, I was aware the NPS provides educational programming
No, I was not aware that the NPS provides educational programming
NPS2. During the 2024-25 school year, which of the following NPS educational programs, if any, will (or have) classes at your school participate(d) in? Select all that apply.
Field trip to an NPS location (e.g., a national park or a national historic site) with a ranger-led program
Self-guided field trip to NPS location (e.g., a national park or a national historic site)
NPS ranger visiting classrooms at your school
Online, interactive distance learning with an NPS ranger (e.g., “live” lessons)
NPS pre-recorded online lessons
NPS online resources/materials (e.g., live webcams, lesson plans, resource kits, etc.)
Classes at my school will (or have) not participate(d) in any of these NPS programs during the 2024-25 school year
NPS3. Which of the following are reasons why your school has not participated in NPS educational programming? Select all that apply. {Display if NPS2 = “Classes at my school will (or have) not…”}
Using this programming is not a priority for our school
Restrictions on what can be included in our curriculum
Time limitations
Lack of teacher awareness
Lack of teacher interest
Lack of student interest
Lack of parental/guardian support
Lack of funding
Inability to arrange transportation to NPS location(s)
Distance to NPS location(s)
Lack of district-level support
Other, please specify: __________
NPS4. How interested are YOU in the following NPS educational programs for your school?
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Moderate interest |
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Field trip to an NPS location (e.g., a national park or a national historic site) with a ranger-led program |
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Self-guided field trip to NPS location (e.g., a national park or a national historic site) |
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Online, interactive distance learning with an NPS ranger (e.g., “live” lessons) |
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NPS pre-recorded online lessons |
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NPS online resources/materials (e.g., live webcams, lesson plans, resource kits, etc.) |
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TEACHER0. Please enter an approximate total teacher count for your school as of today.
Please enter the number of teachers, including full-time and part-time teachers.
_____ total number of teachers
STAFF0. Please enter an approximate total non-teacher staff count for your school as of today.
Please enter the number of non-teaching staff, including full-time and part-time non-teachers.
_____ total number of non-teaching staff
ENROLLMENT0. As of today, please enter your total student enrollment count.
Please enter the number of students.
_____ total number of students
FutCont. We want to ensure we are continuing to collect information on topics that are relevant to the day-to-day functioning of U.S. public schools during the 2024-25 school year and beyond. In the space below, please share any topics you believe are important for us to know as we continue this monthly survey collection.
This item is optional.
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Grades. In which of the following grades or grade equivalent does your school have students enrolled?
Kindergarten
1st grade
2nd grade
3rd grade
4th grade
5th grade
6th grade
7th grade
8th grade
9th grade/Freshman
10th grade/Sophomore
11th grade/Junior
12th grade/Senior
Ungraded
Adult education
Grades_adult. Does your school ONLY educate adult students over the age of 19? {Display if Grades = Adult education}
Yes
No
Inper. Is your school offering in-person learning for students during the 2024-25 school year?
Yes
No
Inper_no. Which of the following best describes how students are taught at your school? {Display if Inper = No}
Fully virtual/online
Other, please specify: ________________
Att1. Today (or the most recent day you have data), what is your attendance rate?
An attendance rate is the percentage of your students who are present for school.
_______ %
Please select the date in the calendar that you used for the attendance rate.
Fac23_c. How long ago was the last major building replacement or addition made to you school?
We have never had a major building replacement or addition
We are currently undergoing a major building replacement or addition
Within the last calendar year
More than 1 year but less than 3 years ago
More than 3 years but less than 5 years ago
More than 5 years but less than 10 years ago
More than 10 years but less than 20 years ago
More than 20 years ago
Don’t know
Fac22_c. How long ago was the last major renovation to your school’s main instructional building?
We have never had a major renovation to the school’s main instructional building
Our main instructional building is currently under major renovation
Within the last calendar year
More than 1 year but less than 3 years ago
More than 3 years but less than 5 years ago
More than 5 years but less than 10 years ago
More than 10 years but less than 20 years ago
More than 20 years ago
Don’t know
Fac25. Overall, what is the physical condition of each of the building features listed below for your school’s main instructional building? Please refer to the rating scale below to inform your selection for each building or part of a building’s feature listed.
Excellent: new or easily restorable to “like new” condition; only minimal routine maintenance required.
Good: some preventive maintenance and/or corrective repair required.
Fair: fails to meet code or functional requirement in some cases; failure(s) are inconvenient; extensive corrective maintenance and repair required.
Poor: consistent substandard performance; failure(s) are disruptive and costly; fails most code and functional requirements; requires constant attention, renovation, or replacement. Major corrective repair or overhaul required.
Needs Replacement: non-operational, replacement required.
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Roofs |
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Fac26. Does your school have a formal way for teachers or staff to raise concerns about the condition of the building or classrooms?
Yes
No
Fac27. Overall, how would you rate the indoor air quality at your school?
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Fac28. Which of the following types of cooling systems are used at your school? Select all that apply.
Central air conditioning
Individual thermostat-controlled cooling systems in certain rooms
Window air conditioning units
Ceiling fans
Other fans (e.g., box fans, standalone fans)
Dehumidifiers or evaporative coolers
Other, please specify: _____________
No types of cooling systems are used at my school
Fac29. Does your school’s main instructional building have central heating?
Yes, throughout the entire building
Yes, in some but not all rooms
No
Fac30. Can the windows at your school be easily opened and closed?
Yes, all windows
Yes, some windows
No
Fac31. Does your school have high-speed internet available to students?
Yes, across all school grounds and buildings
Yes, within all school buildings but not on all school grounds
Yes, only in some rooms of the school buildings
No
Fac32. Is your school building(s) adequate for the size of your student population?
Yes
No
Fac_more. We’d like to learn more about schools’ building facilities and amenities. In the space below, please share any information you would like us to know on this topic.
This item is optional.
AI1a. Has your school provided professional development or training to teachers or staff on the use of artificial intelligence (AI)?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a machine-based system that can make predictions, recommendations, or decisions through analysis in an automated manner.
Yes
No
AI1b. Which of the following topics are addressed in the AI training provided by your school? Select all that apply. {Display if AI1a = Yes}
What is AI
How to use AI to automate administrative tasks
How to use AI to create tailored educational materials for students
How to use AI to supplement instruction
How to use AI to develop diagnostic assessments for students
How to use AI to develop formative assessments for students
How to teach students about and how to use AI
Types of assignments where students are likely to appropriately use AI
Types of assignments where students are likely to inappropriately use AI (i.e., cheating)
How to identify student plagiarism conducted with AI
Ethical or equity concerns around the use of AI
Identifying misinformation that can be produced by AI
Other, please specify: ____________
AI2. How many teachers at your school use AI for the following tasks?
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Creating lesson plans |
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Creating diagnostic assessments |
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AI3. Does your school have access to any AI-based tutoring systems?
These systems may be referred to as Intelligent Tutoring Systems (ITS) or computer-aided instruction.
Yes
No
AI4a. Does your school (or district) have a written policy on students’ use of AI in school?
This may be a standalone policy, incorporated into an academic honesty policy, or incorporated in a responsible use of technology policy.
Yes
No
Don’t know
AI4b. How familiar are you with your school or district policy on students’ use of AI in school? {Display if AI4a = Yes}
Not at all familiar
Slightly familiar
Somewhat familiar
Moderately familiar
Extremely familiar
AI4c. Are you aware of any plans by your school (or district) to develop a policy about students’ use of AI in school? {Display if AI4a = No}
Yes
No
AI5. Please indicate whether the following topics regarding AI are taught to your students.
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Technical knowledge around the use of AI |
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Ethical/appropriate uses of AI |
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Identifying misinformation that can be produced by AI |
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AI6a. Do any teachers at your school use software to identify whether a student’s work has been AI-generated?
Yes
No
AI6b. Are any of the following reasons why your school does not use this kind of software? Select all that apply. {Display if AI6a = No}
We were not aware this type of software existed
We do not have access to this kind of software
We are concerned about the accuracy of the software
Teachers at my school would not use this kind of software even if we had access to it
Other, please specify: ___________
AI7. How concerned are you about the following issues related to the use of AI in schools?
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Slightly concerned |
Somewhat concerned |
Moderately concerned |
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Lack of guidance on using AI |
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Data privacy |
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Potential for bias in AI |
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Availability of AI-focused professional development for teachers and staff |
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Teachers at your school’s capability to effectively use AI |
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Students at your school’s capability to effectively use AI in the classroom or on assignments |
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Students at your school’s potential to misuse AI in the classroom or on assignments |
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AI8. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements regarding the use of AI in education?
Integrating AI tools into teaching and learning will…
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Moderately disagree |
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Moderately agree |
Strongly agree |
enable students at my school to develop better critical thinking skills |
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lead to better educational outcomes for students at my school |
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enable teachers at my school to be more effective educators |
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enable teachers at my school to be more relevant with today’s teaching and learning needs |
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make life easier for teachers at my school |
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AI9. When it comes to their education, how favorable or unfavorable is your view of your school’s students using AI?
Very unfavorable
Somewhat unfavorable
Neither unfavorable nor favorable
Somewhat favorable
Very favorable
AI10. When it comes to their job duties, how favorable or unfavorable is your view of your school’s teachers using AI?
Very unfavorable
Somewhat unfavorable
Neither unfavorable nor favorable
Somewhat favorable
Very favorable
DL1. Does your school offer training on digital literacy for your students?
Digital literacy refers to being able to use technology to find, evaluate, organize, create, and communicate information.
Yes
No
DL1b. Is this training at your school part of a formal digital literacy curriculum? {Display if DL1 = Yes}
Yes
No
DL6. Which grade levels in your school are offered digital literacy instruction? {Display if DL1 = Yes}
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DL4. What instructional model does your school use for digital literacy instruction? Select all that apply. {Display if DL1 = Yes}
Library or Media Lab (i.e., taught by a librarian, media specialist, computer teacher, etc.)
Core Subject Embedded (i.e., taught as part of core subjects, such as English language arts, social studies, math, and/or science)
Elective Subject
Health, Wellness, and SEL (i.e., is integrated into social-emotional learning, health and wellness, character education, and/or sex education)
After-school program
Other, please specify: ______________
DL5. Please indicate whether your digital literacy instruction aligned to any of the following sets of standards. {Display if DL1 = Yes}
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State standards |
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District standards |
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DL5open. Please identify the other set of digital literacy standards. {Display if DL5 = Yes to “other…”}
DL3. Does your school offer training on digital literacy for your students’ families?
Yes
No
Don’t Know
Tech1. For the 2024–25 school year, does your school have a 1-to-1 computing program that provides every student a school-issued laptop?
Yes
No
Tech2. During the 2024–25 school year, is it a practice of your school to prohibit non-academic use of cell phones or smartphones during school hours?
Yes
No
Tech3a. Which of the following best describes the cell phone policy for students at your school?
In all circumstances, students are allowed to have their cell phones
In some circumstances, students are allowed to have their cell phones
In all circumstances, students are not allowed to have their cell phones
We do not have a cell phone policy for students
Tech3b. Please indicate whether students are allowed to use their cell phones in the following situations. {Display if Tech3a = “In some circumstances,…”}
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Yes |
No |
Not applicable – this is not a situation my students can experience |
During instructional time, for academic purposes |
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During meal periods (i.e., breakfast, lunch) |
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During “free periods” |
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Between periods |
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During extracurricular activities |
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Outside of school buildings while still on school grounds |
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In the school office |
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Tech4. To what extent, if any, have students been negatively impacted by cell phone use in the following areas?
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No negative impact |
Limited negative impact |
Moderate negative impact |
Severe negative impact |
Academic performance |
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Mental health (socioemotional health) |
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Attention span |
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Tech_more. We’d like to learn more about your school’s experiences with artificial intelligence, digital literacy, and students’ cell phone use. In the space below please share any other information you would like us to know on this topic.
This item is optional.
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TEACHER0. Please enter an approximate total teacher count for your school as of today.
Please enter the number of teachers, including full-time and part-time teachers.
_____ total number of teachers
STAFF0. Please enter an approximate total non-teacher staff count for your school as of today.
Please enter the number of non-teaching staff, including full-time and part-time non-teachers.
_____ total number of non-teaching staff
ENROLLMENT0. As of today, please enter your total student enrollment count.
Please enter the number of students.
_____ total number of students
FutCont. We want to ensure we are continuing to collect information on topics that are relevant to the day-to-day functioning of U.S. public schools during the 2024-25 school year and beyond. In the space below, please share any topics you believe are important for us to know as we continue this monthly survey collection.
This item is optional.
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Grades. In which of the following grades or grade equivalent does your school have students enrolled?
Kindergarten
1st grade
2nd grade
3rd grade
4th grade
5th grade
6th grade
7th grade
8th grade
9th grade/Freshman
10th grade/Sophomore
11th grade/Junior
12th grade/Senior
Ungraded
Adult education
Grades_adult. Does your school ONLY educate adult students over the age of 19? {Display if Grades = Adult education}
Yes
No
Inper. Is your school offering in-person learning for students during the 2024-25 school year?
Yes
No
Inper_no. Which of the following best describes how students are taught at your school? {Display if Inper = No}
Fully virtual/online
Other, please specify: ________________
Att1. Today (or the most recent day you have data), what is your attendance rate?
An attendance rate is the percentage of your students who are present for school.
_______ %
Please select the date in the calendar that you used for the attendance rate.
{Display this section if Grades = 9th, 10th, 11th, and/or 12th}
AdvC1a. Does your school offer Advanced Placement (AP), Pre-Advanced Placement (Pre-AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), or dual enrollment courses?
Yes
No
Don’t Know
This type of coursework is not applicable to students at my school
AdvC1b. How many advanced courses are taught in your school? {Display if AdvC1a = Yes}
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Number of courses |
We do not offer this program at our school |
Don’t know |
Advanced Placement (AP) |
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Pre-Advanced Placement (Pre-AP) |
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International Baccalaureate (IB) |
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Dual enrollment |
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AdvC1c. To the best of your knowledge, what percentage of students at your school are enrolled in advanced coursework?
{Display based on > 0 responses to AdvC1b} |
Percentage of students |
Don’t know |
Advanced Placement (AP) |
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Pre-Advanced Placement (Pre-AP) |
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International Baccalaureate (IB) |
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Dual enrollment |
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CCP1. To the best of your knowledge, what percentage of students in your school participate in the following:
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Percentage of students |
We do not offer this |
Don’t know |
Work-based learning opportunities |
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Workforce credential training program (postsecondary recognized credential) |
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Personalized career and academic plan |
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Career and technical education (CTE) program |
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CCP2. Does your school have a college and career readiness plan or goal?
Yes
No
Don’t know
CCP3. Using the responses below, fill in the sentence that best describes your school: “My school does a(n) ____________ job preparing students for college.”
Poor
Fair
Good
Very good
Excellent
Not applicable
CCP4. Using the responses below, fill in the sentence that best describes your school: “My school does a(n) ____________ job preparing students for the workforce.”
Poor
Fair
Good
Very good
Excellent
Not applicable
CCP5. Do graduation requirements at your school include college and career milestones?
Yes
No
Don’t know
Not applicable – my school does not graduate students from high school
CCP6. Are graduation requirements at your school aligned to public postsecondary admissions requirements?
Yes
No
Don’t know
Not applicable – my school does not graduate students from high school
CCP7. Does your school employ any of the following staff to support college and career readiness? Select all that apply.
Work-based learning coordinator
Career advisors
Counselors
Workforce intermediary
Other, please specify: ___________
We do not employ any staff to support college and career readiness
Don’t know
Not applicable
CCP8. Does your school offer career and technical education?
Yes
No
Don’t know
Not applicable
CCP9. To what degree does your school counseling office use your students’ college and career readiness data to inform their work and outreach to students and their families?
Never
Rarely
Sometimes
Often
Always
Don’t know
Not applicable
CCP10. Does your school partner with any of the following for your CTE program? Select all that apply. {Display if CCP1, “CTE program ‘Percentage of students’” > 0}
Other school districts or local education agencies
Technical or magnet schools within our school district
Community or technical colleges
Four-year college or university
Other, please specify: __________
CCP_more. We’d like to learn more about schools’ experiences with college and career readiness. In the space below, please share any information you would like us to know on this topic.
This item is optional.
SOI1a. When deciding on whether to write, implement, or revise a program or policy at your school, how often do you use the following sources of information?
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Never |
Sometimes |
Often |
Always |
Education-focused peer reviewed journal articles or empirical studies |
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Education-focused news articles or blogs |
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Education-focused podcasts or other digital media |
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Data from your school, district, institution, and/or state |
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Your own experience and expertise |
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Colleague input, feedback, or consultation |
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Feedback and concerns from students |
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Feedback and concerns from parents or community members |
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Professional organizations or technical assistance resources |
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Other source of information |
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SOI1b. Please identify the top three most important sources of information you rely on when deciding on whether to write, implement, or revise a program or policy at your school.
Education-focused peer reviewed journal articles or empirical studies
Education-focused news articles or blogs
Education-focused podcasts or other digital media
Data from your school, district, institution, and/or state
Your own experience and expertise
Colleague input, feedback, or consultation
Feedback and concerns from students
Feedback and concerns from parents or community members
Professional organizations or technical assistance resources
Other source of information
_______ 1st most important
_______ 2nd most important
_______ 3rd most important
SOI2. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements that describe the current environment for you and the leadership team in your school?
Research evidence is the information or evidence produced by research. This could include information or evidence in reports, journal articles, and research summaries, as well as research evidence embedded in practice tools and assessments.
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Strongly disagree |
Moderately disagree |
Neither agree nor disagree |
Moderately agree |
Strongly agree |
We have sufficient access to research evidence |
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We have adequate time to access and review research evidence |
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There are formal processes to help us engage critically with different information sources |
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There are processes in place to support collaborative learning |
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SOI3. Please rate your confidence level for the following statements.
When deciding about a program or policy at my school, I feel confident that I have the knowledge and skills to…
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Not at all confident |
Somewhat confident |
Mostly confident |
Very confident |
find research evidence to inform practice, policy, or program development |
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evaluate the quality of research |
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interpret the results of research |
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apply research evidence to practice, policy, or program development |
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design evaluations of practices, policies, or programs |
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partner with others to generate research evidence |
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SOI_more. We’d like to learn more about the information schools use to inform policies and practices at their school. In the space below, please share any information you would like us to know on this topic.
This item is optional.
ParEng1. Which of the following methods, if any, does your school use to engage with parents? Select all that apply.
Phone
Web- or phone-based applications
In-person meetings
Parent-teacher associations or organizations
At-home visits
Other, please specify: __________
None of the above
Don’t know
ParEng2. Do you have a parent/family engagement specialist or outreach worker at your school? This may be a school or district employee or an employee designated to serve in this role.
Yes
No
ParEng2b. Approximately how much time does this person spend working on duties associated with this position at your school? {Display if ParEng2 = Yes}
This is their full-time job at our school
About ¾ of their time
About ½ of their time
About ¼ of their time
Less than ¼ of their time
ParEng5. Which of the following methods, if any, does your school use to increase family engagement?
[Responses will be derived from responses to the open-ended item ParEng5_open, which appeared in the August 2024 survey.]
ParEng6. Approximately what percentage of students at your school have families you would characterize as “actively engaged” with the school?
_____ percent of students with actively engaged families
ParEng7. Overall, how easy or difficult is it to engage your students’ families with your school?
Very difficult
Somewhat difficult
Somewhat easy
Very easy
ParEng8. How responsive are families to your school’s efforts to increase their involvement with the student’s education?
Not at all responsive
Somewhat responsive
Mostly responsive
Completely responsive
ParEng9. To what extent, if any, do the following factors limit your school’s efforts to engage families?
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Limits in a major way |
Limits in a minor way |
Does not limit |
Lack of interest from families |
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Lack of ability from families (e.g., work schedule conflicts, childcare) |
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Lack of staff that can focus on family engagement |
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Lack of or inadequate funding to support family engagement |
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ParEng_more. We’d like to learn more about schools’ strategies to engage parents. In the space below, please share any information you would like us to know on this topic.
This item is optional.
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TEACHER0. Please enter an approximate total teacher count for your school as of today.
Please enter the number of teachers, including full-time and part-time teachers.
_____ total number of teachers
STAFF0. Please enter an approximate total non-teacher staff count for your school as of today.
Please enter the number of non-teaching staff, including full-time and part-time non-teachers.
_____ total number of non-teaching staff
ENROLLMENT0. As of today, please enter your total student enrollment count.
Please enter the number of students.
_____ total number of students
FutCont. We want to ensure we are continuing to collect information on topics that are relevant to the day-to-day functioning of U.S. public schools during the 2024-25 school year and beyond. In the space below, please share any topics you believe are important for us to know as we continue this monthly survey collection.
This item is optional.
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Grades. In which of the following grades or grade equivalent does your school have students enrolled?
Kindergarten
1st grade
2nd grade
3rd grade
4th grade
5th grade
6th grade
7th grade
8th grade
9th grade/Freshman
10th grade/Sophomore
11th grade/Junior
12th grade/Senior
Ungraded
Adult education
Grades_adult. Does your school ONLY educate adult students over the age of 19? {Display if Grades = Adult education}
Yes
No
Inper. Is your school offering in-person learning for students during the 2024-25 school year?
Yes
No
Inper_no. Which of the following best describes how students are taught at your school? {Display if Inper = No}
Fully virtual/online
Other, please specify: ________________
Att1. Today (or the most recent day you have data), what is your attendance rate?
An attendance rate is the percentage of your students who are present for school.
_______ %
Please select the date in the calendar that you used for the attendance rate.
Next, we are interested in chronic absenteeism at your school during the 2024-25 school year. You may either report the percentage or number of students who were chronically absent this school year. Please only respond to one of the next two items you see.
ABS1_p. During the 2024-25 school year, approximately what percentage of students at your school have been chronically absent? Include excused and unexcused absences. {plan to display either version 1 or version 2, based on cognitive testing feedback}
Chronic absenteeism is defined as students who are absent for at least 10 percent of the school year
____ percent of students chronically absent
OR
ABS1_c. During the 2024-25 school year, approximately how many students at your school have been chronically absent for the 2024-25 school year? {plan to display either version 1 or version 2, based on cognitive testing feedback}
Chronic absenteeism is defined as students who are absent for at least 10 percent of the school year
____ number of students chronically absent
ABS2b 3-2b. Compared to the LAST school year (2023-24), how has chronic absenteeism changed at your school during the 2024-25 school year? Include excused and unexcused absences. {plan to display either version 1 or version 2, based on cognitive testing feedback}
Chronic student absenteeism has decreased a lot
Chronic student absenteeism has decreased a little
Chronic student absenteeism has remained about the same
Chronic student absenteeism has increased a little
Chronic student absenteeism has increased a lot
Don’t Know
Next, we are interested in chronic absenteeism at your school during the 2024-25 school year. You may either report the percentage or number of students who were chronically absent this school year. Please only respond to one of the next two items you see.
ABS1_p_v2. During the 2024-25 school year, approximately what percentage of students at your school are on track to be chronically absent? Include excused and unexcused absences. {plan to display either version 1 or version 2, based on cognitive testing feedback}
Chronic absenteeism is defined as students who are absent for at least 10 percent of the school year
____ percent of students chronically absent
ABS1_c_v2. During the 2024-25 school year, approximately how many students at your school are on track to be chronically absent for the 2024-25 school year? {plan to display either version 1 or version 2, starting in February 2025, based on cognitive testing feedback}
Chronic absenteeism is defined as students who are absent for at least 10 percent of the school year
____ number of students chronically absent
ABS2b_v2 3-2b. Thinking about students on track to be chronically absent, compared to the LAST school year (2023-24), how has chronic absenteeism changed at your school during the 2024-25 school year? Include excused and unexcused absences. {plan to display either version 1 or version 2, starting in February 2025, based on cognitive testing feedback}
Chronic student absenteeism has decreased a lot
Chronic student absenteeism has decreased a little
Chronic student absenteeism has remained about the same
Chronic student absenteeism has increased a little
Chronic student absenteeism has increased a lot
Don’t Know
ParCon24 1-1. How many parents/guardians, if any, have expressed concerns about the following during the 2023-24 school year?
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I have not heard this concern expressed by parents/guardians |
Only one or two parents/guardians have expressed this concern |
Several parents/guardians have expressed this concern |
Many parents/guardians have expressed this concern |
The school’s ability to meet their child’s academic needs |
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The school’s ability to meet their child’s developmental needs (e.g., speech development, behavioral development) |
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Threats or acts of violence by other students in the school |
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Bullying and/or cyberbullying |
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Their child’s mental health |
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Reliable transportation to and from school |
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The availability of extra-curricular activities for their children |
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The availability of academic assistance and/or enrichment offerings outside of regular school hours (e.g., after-school programs, summer programs) |
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The availability of academic assistance offerings during regular school hours (e.g., tutoring, pull-out services) |
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Issues related to staffing shortages (e.g., increased class sizes, disruptions or reductions in student services) |
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Quality of communication from the school |
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School curriculum |
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Confilter. 1-2 Are you the principal, assistant/vice principal, or some other similar position, at your school?
Yes, principal or similar position
Yes, assistant/vice principal or similar position
No, please specify: ______________________
AdmnCon24 1-3. What level of concern do YOU have about the following issues during the 2023-24 school year? {Display if Confilter ≠ No}
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No concern |
Slightly concerned |
Somewhat concerned |
Moderately concerned |
Extremely concerned |
Students meeting academic standards |
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Students meeting developmental milestones (e.g., speech development, behavioral development) |
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Threats or acts of violence by students in the school |
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Bullying and/or cyberbullying |
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The mental health of STUDENTS at your school |
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Reliable transportation to and from school for students |
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The availability of extra-curricular activities for students |
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The availability of academic assistance and/or enrichment offerings outside of regular school hours (e.g., after-school programs, summer programs) |
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The availability of academic assistance offerings during regular school hours (e.g., tutoring, pull-out services) |
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Issues related to staffing shortages (e.g., increased class sizes, staff doing work outside their intended duties) |
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The mental health of TEACHERS or STAFF at your school |
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YOUR own mental health |
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The influence of individuals or groups outside of your school or district on school curriculum |
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Con24_more 1-4. We’d like to learn more about the concerns you have heard around your school during the 2023-24 school year. In the space below, please share any other information you would like us to know on this topic.
This item is optional.
SA_math 3-1. Does your school participate in state-mandated testing for mathematics?
Yes
No
SA1 3-2. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements related to the main state-mandated mathematics test that your students will be given during the 2023-24 school year? {Display if SA_math = Yes}
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Strongly disagree |
Somewhat disagree |
Neither agree nor disagree |
Somewhat agree |
Strongly agree |
Don’t know |
Results from state-mandated mathematics tests will provide useful data to inform classroom instruction |
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I support use of the current statewide tests to measure student mastery of state mathematics standards |
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The work we will do to prepare our students for the state-mandated mathematics test will take time away from other more important classroom work |
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The state-mandated mathematics test will not accurately measure the ability of students with IEPs |
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The state-mandated mathematics test will not accurately measure the ability of English Learner (EL/ELL/ESL) students |
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SA2 3-3. What impact, if any, do you think the COVID-19 pandemic and its lingering effects will have on your students’ performance on state-mandated mathematics testing this school year? {Display if SA_math = Yes}
No negative impact
Small negative impact
Moderate negative impact
Large negative impact
Don’t know
SA_ELA 3-4. Does your school participate in state-mandated testing for English language arts (ELA) and literacy?
Yes
No
SA3 3-5. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements related to the main state-mandated ELA/literacy test that your students will be given during the 2023-24 school year? {Display if SA_ELA = Yes}
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Strongly disagree |
Somewhat disagree |
Neither agree nor disagree |
Somewhat agree |
Strongly agree |
Don’t know |
Results from state-mandated ELA/literacy tests will provide useful data to inform classroom instruction |
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I support use of the current statewide tests to measure student mastery of state ELA/literacy standards |
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The work we will do to prepare our students for the state-mandated ELA/literacy test will take time away from other more important classroom work |
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The state-mandated ELA/literacy test will not accurately measure the ability of students with IEPs |
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The state-mandated ELA/literacy test will not accurately measure the ability of English Learner (EL/ELL/ESL) students |
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SA4 3-6. What impact, if any, do you think the COVID-19 pandemic and its lingering effects will have on your students’ performance on state-mandated ELA/literacy testing this school year? {Display if SA_ELA = Yes}
No negative impact
Small negative impact
Moderate negative impact
Large negative impact
Don’t know
SA_more 3-7. We’d like to learn more about schools’ experiences with state assessments. In the space below, please share any other information you would like us to know on this topic. {Display if SA_math OR SA_ELA = Yes}
This item is optional.
CI1. Please indicate whether your school has enacted any of the following strategies designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions during the 2024-25 school year.
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Yes |
No |
Don’t know |
Energy efficiency measures (e.g., changing to more efficient fixtures or equipment) |
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On-site use of energy generated by renewable power (i.e., solar, wind, geothermal) |
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Purchase of off-site energy generated by renewable power (i.e., solar, wind, geothermal) |
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Transportation efficiency measures |
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Waste reduction, recycling, reuse, and/or composting |
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Other ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions |
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CI1open. Please identify the other ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions that are used by your school. {Display if CI1 = other}
CI2a. Does your school (or district) have a written strategic plan for greenhouse gas emissions reduction?
Yes
No
Don’t know
CI2b. How familiar are you with your school or district’s plan for greenhouse gas emissions reduction? {Display if CI2a = Yes}
Not at all familiar
Slightly familiar
Somewhat familiar
Moderately familiar
Extremely familiar
CI3a. Does your school have a designated staff person working on reducing greenhouse gas emissions?
This role is sometimes referred to as a Sustainability Coordinator.
Yes
No
CI3b. Approximately how much time does this person spend working on duties associated with this position at your school? {Display if CI3a = Yes}
This is their full-time job at our school
About ¾ of their time
About ½ of their time
About ¼ of their time
Less than ¼ of their time
CI4. During the 2024-25 school year, has your school received requests from students or families to reduce greenhouse gas emissions?
Yes
No
CI5. Is environmental science a dedicated course at your school?
Yes
No
CI6a. Please indicate whether the following environmental topics are included in any curriculum or instruction at your school.
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No |
Energy efficiency |
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Renewable energy |
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Transportation |
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Waste reduction, recycling, reuse, and/or composting |
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Grounds and the outdoors |
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Atmospheric science |
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Earth systems |
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Food systems |
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Conservation education |
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Climate change |
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Careers in environmental science or related fields (i.e., green and blue careers) |
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CI6b. During the 2024-25 school year, on average, how much instructional time does (or will) each student receive on environmental topics? {Display if any of CI6a = Yes}
0-2 hours
3-5 hours
6-10 hours
10-20 hours
More than 20 hours
Don’t know
CI7. Does your school conduct any environmentally focused civic engagement activities?
These activities could include things like service learning, community service, or action projects.
Yes
No
CI9. Does your school have an environmental education graduation requirement?
Yes
No
Not applicable – we do not graduate students
CI10. Have any teachers at your school received professional development on environmental education?
Yes
No
CI11a. Please indicate whether your school has experienced any of the following severe environmental or weather events since December 2023.
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Yes |
No |
Extreme heat |
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Extreme cold |
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Extreme storms |
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Poor air quality due to an environmental event |
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Other severe environmental or weather events |
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CI11aopen. Please identify the other severe environmental or weather events your school has experienced since December 2023. {Display if CI11a = “Yes” to “Other”}
CI11b. Please indicate if severe environmental or weather events resulted in any of the following disruptions to learning since December 2023. {Display if any of CI11a = “Yes” to “Other”}
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No |
Loss of at least one day but less than 1 week of instructional hours |
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Loss of more than 1 week of instructional hours |
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Reduction in classroom space due to closed classrooms |
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Increase in student absenteeism |
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Increase in teacher or staff absenteeism |
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Other disruption to learning |
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CI11bopen. Please identify the other learning disruptions. {Display if CI11b = “Yes” to “Other”}
CI11c. Please indicate whether any of the following events at your school have experienced the following issues due to severe weather since December 2023. {Display if any of CI11a = Yes}
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No |
Flooding in a school building |
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Flooding on school grounds |
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Wildfires that reach school grounds |
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Loss of water in a school building |
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Loss of electrical power in a school building for half a day or more |
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Equipment malfunctioning or replacements needed |
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School building closures |
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Unsafe/unhealthy indoor and outdoor environmental quality |
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Other issues |
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CI11copen. Please identify the other issues. {Display if CI11c = “Yes” to “Other”}
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TEACHER0. Please enter an approximate total teacher count for your school as of today.
Please enter the number of teachers, including full-time and part-time teachers.
_____ total number of teachers
STAFF0. Please enter an approximate total non-teacher staff count for your school as of today.
Please enter the number of non-teaching staff, including full-time and part-time non-teachers.
_____ total number of non-teaching staff
ENROLLMENT0. As of today, please enter your total student enrollment count.
Please enter the number of students.
_____ total number of students
FutCont. We want to ensure we are continuing to collect information on topics that are relevant to the day-to-day functioning of U.S. public schools during the 2024-25 school year and beyond. In the space below, please share any topics you believe are important for us to know as we continue this monthly survey collection.
This item is optional.
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Grades. In which of the following grades or grade equivalent does your school have students enrolled?
Kindergarten
1st grade
2nd grade
3rd grade
4th grade
5th grade
6th grade
7th grade
8th grade
9th grade/Freshman
10th grade/Sophomore
11th grade/Junior
12th grade/Senior
Ungraded
Adult education
Grades_adult. Does your school ONLY educate adult students over the age of 19? {Display if Grades = Adult education}
Yes
No
Inper. Is your school offering in-person learning for students during the 2024-25 school year?
Yes
No
Inper_no. Which of the following best describes how students are taught at your school? {Display if Inper = No}
Fully virtual/online
Other, please specify: ________________
Att1. Today (or the most recent day you have data), what is your attendance rate?
An attendance rate is the percentage of your students who are present for school.
_______ %
Please select the date in the calendar that you used for the attendance rate.
Next, we are interested in chronic absenteeism at your school during the 2024-25 school year. You may either report the percentage or number of students who were chronically absent this school year. Please only respond to one of the next two items you see.
ABS1_p. During the 2024-25 school year, approximately what percentage of students at your school have been chronically absent? Include excused and unexcused absences. {plan to display either version 1 or version 2, based on cognitive testing feedback}
Chronic absenteeism is defined as students who are absent for at least 10 percent of the school year
____ percent of students chronically absent
OR
ABS1_c. During the 2024-25 school year, approximately how many students at your school have been chronically absent for the 2024-25 school year? {plan to display either version 1 or version 2, based on cognitive testing feedback}
Chronic absenteeism is defined as students who are absent for at least 10 percent of the school year
____ number of students chronically absent
ABS2b 3-2b. Compared to the LAST school year (2023-24), how has chronic absenteeism changed at your school during the 2024-25 school year? Include excused and unexcused absences. {plan to display either version 1 or version 2, based on cognitive testing feedback}
Chronic student absenteeism has decreased a lot
Chronic student absenteeism has decreased a little
Chronic student absenteeism has remained about the same
Chronic student absenteeism has increased a little
Chronic student absenteeism has increased a lot
Don’t Know
Next, we are interested in chronic absenteeism at your school during the 2024-25 school year. You may either report the percentage or number of students who were chronically absent this school year. Please only respond to one of the next two items you see.
ABS1_p_v2. During the 2024-25 school year, approximately what percentage of students at your school are on track to be chronically absent? Include excused and unexcused absences. {plan to display either version 1 or version 2, based on cognitive testing feedback}
Chronic absenteeism is defined as students who are absent for at least 10 percent of the school year
____ percent of students chronically absent
ABS1_c_v2. During the 2024-25 school year, approximately how many students at your school are on track to be chronically absent for the 2024-25 school year? {plan to display either version 1 or version 2, starting in February 2025, based on cognitive testing feedback}
Chronic absenteeism is defined as students who are absent for at least 10 percent of the school year
____ number of students chronically absent
ABS2b_v2 3-2b. Thinking about students on track to be chronically absent, compared to the LAST school year (2023-24), how has chronic absenteeism changed at your school during the 2024-25 school year? Include excused and unexcused absences. {plan to display either version 1 or version 2, starting in February 2025, based on cognitive testing feedback}
MH_ly 1-1a. Did you work at [SCHOOL NAME] prior to this school year?
Yes
No
The following items focus on mental health services provided to STUDENTS during the 2024-25 school year.
MH1 1-1b. During the 2024-25 school year, which of the following, if any, school-based mental health services have been provided to STUDENTS? Select all that apply.
Outreach (e.g., a screening of all students for mental health concerns)
Case management (e.g., identifying and coordinating mental health support for individual students)
Needs assessment (e.g., evaluating the gaps in resources for an individual student’s well-being)
Individual-based intervention (e.g., providing one-on-one counseling or therapy to student)
Group-based intervention (e.g., providing services to a group of students who are all seeking help for the same issue)
Family-based intervention (e.g., providing resources to caregivers for supporting their student’s health)
Telehealth delivery (e.g., meeting between mental service provider and students via video or phone at school)
External referrals (e.g., referring students to mental health professionals outside of school)
Other, please specify: _____________
We have not provided any school-based mental health services during the 2024-25 school year
MH22 1-2. Approximately what percentage of students at your school utilize school-based mental health services? {Display if MH1 ≠ “We have not provided any…”}
________ percent of students
MH2 1-3. Who provides the formal mental health services offered at your school? Select all that apply. {Display if MH1 ≠ “We have not provided any…”}
School- or district-employed licensed mental health professional (e.g., school psychologist, social worker)
School counselor (e.g., academic or general counselor)
School nurse
Outside practice or program that provides services at your school (e.g., university programs, contracted services)
Other, please specify: __________
MH23a 1-4a. Did your school implement any changes to the daily or yearly academic calendar in order to mitigate potential mental health issues for students and staff during the COVID-19 pandemic (school years 2020-21 through 2022-23)? {Display if MHly = Yes}
Include actions like designating time during the school day to focus on mental wellness and adding designated days off for students and staff to focus on their mental health. Please do not include changes due to physical health concerns.
Yes
No
MH23b 1-4b. For the 2024-25 school year, are you still implementing any of these actions? {Display if MH23a = Yes}
Yes, these changes have become part of our regular daily or yearly academic calendar
Yes, but we have reduced the amount of time or number of days dedicated to mitigating mental health concerns
No, our daily or yearly academic calendar has reverted back to the pre-COVID era
MH24 1-5. During the 2024-25 school year, has your school done (or will it do) any of the following to support students’ social/emotional/mental well-being? Select all that apply.
Created new positions to support student social/emotional/mental well-being
Encouraged existing staff to support student social/emotional/mental well-being
Added student classes to support social/emotional/mental well-being
Created or expanded a program to support student social/emotional/mental well-being
Offered guest speakers to support student social/emotional/mental well-being
Offered professional development to train teachers to support student social/emotional/mental well-being
Held assemblies to support student social/emotional/mental well-being
Created community events and partnerships to support student social/emotional/mental well-being
Other, please specify: ________________
We have not implemented any practices or procedures designed to support student social/emotional/mental well-being
MH12a 1-6. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement: “My school is able to effectively provide mental health services to all students in need.”
Strongly disagree
Moderately disagree
Neither agree nor disagree
Moderately agree
Strongly agree
MH12b 1-7. Which of the following factors, if any, limit your school’s efforts to effectively provide mental health services to all students in need? Select all that apply.
Inadequate access to licensed mental health professionals
Insufficient mental health professional staff coverage to manage caseload
Inadequate funding
Potential legal issues for school or district (e.g., malpractice, insufficient supervision, confidentiality)
Concerns about reactions from parents
Lack of community support for providing mental health services to students in your school
Requirements that the school pay for the mental health services
Reluctance among school staff to label students with mental health disorders to avoid stigmatizing the child
Other, please specify: ____________
My school has not experienced any limitations to effectively providing mental health services to all students in need
MH25 1-8. For the 2024-25 school year, which of the following sources of funding, if any, have been used to support mental health services for students? Select all that apply.
Federal grants or other federal programs
State grants or other state programs
District or school financial funding
Partnerships or sponsorships with organizations
Other, please specify: _____________
None of the above
Don’t know
MH26 1-9. In which of the following areas related to accessing/utilizing federal funds for student support services, if any, has your school experienced challenges? Select all that apply.{display if MH25= “federal grants or…”}
Grant execution
Distribution of funds
Documentation of funds usage
Needs analysis
Other, please specify: ___________
We have not experienced any challenges in these areas
Don’t know
The following items focus on mental health services provided to STUDENTS compared to last school year (2023-24).
MH27 1-10. Compared to last school year (2023-24), how has the percentage of students who have sought school-based mental health services changed? {Display if MHly = Yes}
It has decreased a lot
It has decreased a little
It has remained the same
It has increased a little
It has increased a lot
MH28 1-11. Compared to last school year (2023-24), how has the amount of school-based mental health services provided to students changed? {Display if MHly = Yes}
It has decreased a lot
It has decreased a little
It has remained the same
It has increased a little
It has increased a lot
MH29 1-12. Compared to last school year (2023-24), how has the percentage of staff expressing concerns with students exhibiting depression, anxiety, trauma, or emotional dysregulation/disturbance changed? {Display if MHly = Yes}
It has decreased a lot
It has decreased a little
It has remained the same
It has increased a little
It has increased a lot
The following items focus on mental health services provided to STAFF during the 2024-25 school year.
MH30 1-13. During the 2024-25 school year, which of the following, if any, mental health services are available to staff? Select all that apply.
Group-based or peer support interventions
Referrals to mental health services outside of school
Mental health-related professional development
Regular staff self-assessments
Proactive outreach to staff members
Employee assistance programs (EAPs) that have a mental health component
Other, please specify: ________________
There are no mental health services available for staff
MH31 1-14. For the 2024-25 school year, which of the following sources of funding, if any, have been used to support mental health services for staff? Select all that apply.
Federal grants or other federal programs
State grants or other state programs
District or school financial funding
Partnerships or sponsorships with organizations
Other, please specify: _____________
None of the above
Don’t know
The following items focus on mental health services available to STAFF compared to the last school year (2023-24).
MH32 1-15. Compared to last school year (2023-24), how has the amount of mental health services available to staff changed? {Display if MHly = Yes}
It has decreased a lot
It has decreased a little
It has remained the same
It has increased a little
It has increased a lot
MH33 1-16. Compared to last school year (2023-24), how has the percentage of staff expressing concerns with themselves or their colleagues exhibiting depression, anxiety, trauma, or emotional dysregulation/disturbance changed? {Display if MHly = Yes}
It has decreased a lot
It has decreased a little
It has remained the same
It has increased a little
It has increased a lot
MH_more 1-17. We’d like to learn more about schools’ experiences with student and staff mental health during the 2024-25 school year. In the space below, please share any other information you would like us to know on this topic.
This item is optional.
DOP1 2-1. Does your school or district provide formal training to teachers and staff on how to recognize the signs of a potential drug overdose?
Yes
No
DOP2 2-2. Please indicate whether your school included (or will include) information about the dangers of fentanyl in the following:
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Yes |
No |
Classroom instruction |
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Assemblies/guest speakers held during school hours |
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Events for students held outside of school hours |
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Events for families held outside of school hours |
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Other |
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DOP2_open 2-3. Please describe the other ways that information about the dangers of fentanyl have been shared. {Display if DOP2_5 “Other” = Yes}
DOP3 2-4. Is naloxone (Narcan) kept at your school?
Naloxone is a medication that can reverse an overdose from opioids—including heroin, fentanyl, and prescription opioid medications—when given in time.
Yes
No
DOP4a 2-5. Are any of the following individuals at your school trained to administer naloxone? Select all that apply.
School nurse or nurse’s aide
Mental health professional
School security personnel (i.e., School Resource Officers [SRO], sworn law enforcement officers, or other security officers)
Classroom teachers
Non-teaching staff (e.g., tutors, coaches, support staff)
Administrative staff
Students
Other, please specify: ______
No one at my school is trained to administer naloxone
DOP4b 2-6. Are all or only some of these individuals trained to administer naloxone?
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All |
Only some |
School nurse or nurse’s aide |
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Mental health professional |
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School security personnel (i.e., School Resource Officers [SRO], sworn law enforcement officers, or other security officers) |
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Classroom teachers |
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Non-teaching staff (e.g., tutors, coaches, support staff) |
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Administrative staff |
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Students |
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DOP5 2- 7. During this school year, has anyone from your school administered naloxone on school grounds or at school-sponsored events?
Yes
No
Vac1 3-1. When does your school collect vaccination information about your students? Select all that apply.
During initial enrollment or registration
At the start of each academic year
After the student reaches the age of a required immunization
At regular intervals throughout the school year
Before specific events, such as school field trips and sports activities
As needed, such as when health concerns or outbreaks occur
Not applicable, our students’ vaccine information is maintained by an outside organization (e.g., health department, state agency)
Other, please specify: _______________
Vac2 3-2. How does your school collect vaccination information about your students? Select all that apply. {Display if Vac1 ≠ not applicable}
Paper forms completed by families
Digital forms submitted through an online portal
Direct communication with healthcare providers
Electronic health records integrated with school systems
Other, please specify: _______________
Vac3 3-3. Who at your school is responsible for making sure that students are up to date on their vaccinations? Select all that apply. {Display if Vac1 ≠ not applicable}
School nurse or nurse’s aide
Principal
Administrative staff other than the principal
School counselor
District-level staff or district-level health officials
Other staff, please specify: _________
Vac4 3-4. What does your school do if a student is not up-to-date on their vaccinations? Select all that apply.
Notify families about the vaccination requirements
Provide information on where to obtain vaccinations
Restrict the student’s participation in certain activities or events
Temporarily exclude the student from school until vaccinations are up to date
Implement a formal disciplinary review process
Report the situation to local health authorities
Other, please specify: _______________
Vac5 3-5. How does your school provide information to families about required vaccines? Select all that apply.
Direct communication with families (e.g., emails, phone calls)
Newsletters or other handouts
Offer on-site vaccination clinics or services
Information sessions with healthcare professionals
Discussions at parent-teacher conferences
Dedicated campaigns (e.g., posters around the school)
School website and social media
Other, please specify: ____________
We do not communicate with families about required vaccines
Vac6a 3-6. How easy or difficult has it been for you to get all students at your school to be up to date on their vaccinations?
Very easy
Somewhat easy
Somewhat difficultVery difficult
Vac6b 3-7
. How easy or difficult has it been for your school to get required vaccine records for all students at your school?
Very easy
Somewhat easy
Somewhat difficult
Very difficult
Vac7a 3-8. What barriers, if any, has your school experienced when collecting required vaccination records for all students? Select all that apply.
Insufficient communication with parents or guardians
Inadequate student tracking and follow-up systems
Limited school resources or funding for vaccination programs
Family language or cultural barriers affecting vaccination compliance
Families concerned about vaccine safety or misinformation
Resistance or reluctance from families to vaccinate their children for reasons other than safety or misinformation
Other, please specify: ____________
We have not faced any barriers getting required vaccination records for all students
Vac7b 3-9. What barriers has your school faced in getting all students up-to-date on their vaccinations? Select all that apply.
Lack of access to vaccination services or clinics
Insufficient communication with parents or guardians
Resistance or reluctance from families to vaccinate their children
Limited school resources or funding for vaccination programs
Inadequate tracking and follow-up systems
Language or cultural barriers affecting vaccination compliance
Concerns about vaccine safety or misinformation
Other, please specify: ____________
We have not faced any barriers getting all students up-to-date on their vaccinations
Vac8 3-10. Does your school or district provide families information about eligibility or enrollment in the following programs?
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Yes |
No |
Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program |
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Medicaid |
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Free or reduced cost vaccinations for students |
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Vac9 3-11. Does your school or district have partnerships with any of the following public health agencies to promote or provide vaccinations for your students? Select all that apply.
Local health department
State health department
Federal health agencies (e.g., Center for Disease Control, Department of Health and Human Services)
Community health clinics
Non-profit health organizations
Other, please specify: ____________
We do not have partnerships with any public health agency to promote or provide vaccinations to our students
Vac10 3-12. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement: “My school should be responsible for promoting vaccinations to all of our students.”
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Neither agree nor disagree
Agree
Strongly agree
Vac11 3-13. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement: “My school should be responsible for promoting preventative health activities other than vaccinations (e.g., healthy eating, physical activity, adequate sleep) to our students.”
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TEACHER0. Please enter an approximate total teacher count for your school as of today.
Please enter the number of teachers, including full-time and part-time teachers.
_____ total number of teachers
STAFF0. Please enter an approximate total non-teacher staff count for your school as of today.
Please enter the number of non-teaching staff, including full-time and part-time non-teachers.
_____ total number of non-teaching staff
ENROLLMENT0. As of today, please enter your total student enrollment count.
Please enter the number of students.
_____ total number of students
FutCont. We want to ensure we are continuing to collect information on topics that are relevant to the day-to-day functioning of U.S. public schools during the 2024-25 school year and beyond. In the space below, please share any topics you believe are important for us to know as we continue this monthly survey collection.
This item is optional.
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Grades. In which of the following grades or grade equivalent does your school have students enrolled?
Kindergarten
1st grade
2nd grade
3rd grade
4th grade
5th grade
6th grade
7th grade
8th grade
9th grade/Freshman
10th grade/Sophomore
11th grade/Junior
12th grade/Senior
Ungraded
Adult education
Grades_adult. Does your school ONLY educate adult students over the age of 19? {Display if Grades = Adult education}
Yes
No
Inper. Is your school offering in-person learning for students during the 2024-25 school year?
Yes
No
Inper_no. Which of the following best describes how students are taught at your school? {Display if Inper = No}
Fully virtual/online
Other, please specify: ________________
Att1. Today (or the most recent day you have data), what is your attendance rate?
An attendance rate is the percentage of your students who are present for school.
_______ %
Please select the date in the calendar that you used for the attendance rate.
Next, we are interested in chronic absenteeism at your school during the 2024-25 school year. You may either report the percentage or number of students who were chronically absent this school year. Please only respond to one of the next two items you see.
ABS1_p. During the 2024-25 school year, approximately what percentage of students at your school have been chronically absent? Include excused and unexcused absences. {plan to display either version 1 or version 2, based on cognitive testing feedback}
Chronic absenteeism is defined as students who are absent for at least 10 percent of the school year
____ percent of students chronically absent
OR
ABS1_c. During the 2024-25 school year, approximately how many students at your school have been chronically absent for the 2024-25 school year? {plan to display either version 1 or version 2, based on cognitive testing feedback}
Chronic absenteeism is defined as students who are absent for at least 10 percent of the school year
____ number of students chronically absent
ABS2b 3-2b. Compared to the LAST school year (2023-24), how has chronic absenteeism changed at your school during the 2024-25 school year? Include excused and unexcused absences. {plan to display either version 1 or version 2, based on cognitive testing feedback}
Chronic student absenteeism has decreased a lot
Chronic student absenteeism has decreased a little
Chronic student absenteeism has remained about the same
Chronic student absenteeism has increased a little
Chronic student absenteeism has increased a lot
Don’t Know
Next, we are interested in chronic absenteeism at your school during the 2024-25 school year. You may either report the percentage or number of students who were chronically absent this school year. Please only respond to one of the next two items you see.
ABS1_p_v2. During the 2024-25 school year, approximately what percentage of students at your school are on track to be chronically absent? Include excused and unexcused absences. {plan to display either version 1 or version 2, based on cognitive testing feedback}
Chronic absenteeism is defined as students who are absent for at least 10 percent of the school year
____ percent of students chronically absent
ABS1_c_v2. During the 2024-25 school year, approximately how many students at your school are on track to be chronically absent for the 2024-25 school year? {plan to display either version 1 or version 2, starting in February 2025, based on cognitive testing feedback}
Chronic absenteeism is defined as students who are absent for at least 10 percent of the school year
____ number of students chronically absent
ABS2b_v2 3-2b. Thinking about students on track to be chronically absent, compared to the LAST school year (2023-24), how has chronic absenteeism changed at your school during the 2024-25 school year? Include excused and unexcused absences. {plan to display either version 1 or version 2, starting in February 2025, based on cognitive testing feedback}
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Tran_gate . Please indicate which of the following modes of transportation are available for your students to travel to and from school.
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Yes, this mode of transportation is available to our students |
No, this mode of transportation is not available to our students |
By school bus |
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By public transportation (e.g., subway, metro, city bus) |
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By bike, scooter, skateboard, or other similar means |
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By walking to school |
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By being dropped off/picked up by car |
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By driving their own car |
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Other |
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Tran11a. Is free or subsidized public transportation offered to students? {Display if Tran_gate = By public transportation}
Yes, to all students
Yes, to some students
No
Tran11b. Which of the following sources of funding have been used to provide free or subsidized public transportation to students? Select all that apply. {Display if Tran11a ≠ No}
Federal grants or other federal programs
State grants or other state programs
City, county or other local grants or other city, county, or local programs
District or school financial funding
Other, please specify: _____________
None of the above
Don’t know
Tran5_v2. Which of the following traffic calming measures immediately surround your school? Select all that apply.
Traffic calming measures are intended to encourage drivers to reduce speed.
Speed humps/tables
Raised intersection crossings or other crosswalk visibility enhancements
Mid-block crossings with pedestrian hybrid beacons or rapid rectangular flashing beacons
Mid-block crossings without pedestrian hybrid beacons or rapid rectangular flashing beacons
Curb extensions
Chicanes (diversions or shifts in vehicle travel lanes in order to reduce vehicle speeds)
Other, please specify: _______________
There are not traffic calming measures immediately surrounding our school
Tran6_v2. Which of the following bike infrastructure immediately surround your school? Select all that apply.
Sharrow (painted lane marking indicating that bicycles and vehicles share a travel lane)
Bike Lane with a painted stripe
Buffered Bike Lane (i.e., painted buffer, bollard buffer)
Protected Bike Lane (i.e., median/curb separated, parking separating car and bike lanes)
Shared use path, off-street Bike Lane, or other trail
Raised/grade separated intersection crossings
Bike light (time separated crossing)
Other, please specify: ______
We have no bike infrastructure surrounding our school
Tran7a_v2. Which of the following bicycle parking are available on your school grounds? Select all that apply.
Bicycle racks
Bicycle lockers
Other, please specify: _____________________
Bicycle parking is not available on school grounds
Tran7c. Which of the following types of bicycle racks are available at your school? Select all that apply. {Display if Tran7a_v2 = Bicycle racks}
Bicycle racks that are mounted into the ground and hold the bicycle firmly
Bicycle racks that are mounted into the wall and hold the bicycle firmly
Bicycle racks that do not adequately secure the bicycle (e.g., bicycle racks that are not mounted, racks that do not allow bicycle locks, etc.)
Other, please specify: _______________
Tran13. What is the furthest distance students travel to your school?
Less than 1 mile
1 to less than 5 miles
5 to less than 20 miles
20 miles or more
Tran14. To what extent do you agree of disagree with the following statement: “If the areas around my school had safer walking or biking infrastructure, more of my students would walk or bike to school.”
This infrastructure may include improved sidewalks, separated bicycle lanes, or additional traffic calming measures.
Strongly disagree
Moderately disagree
Neither agree nor disagree
Moderately agree
Strongly agree
Tran15. Which of the following concerns have your students or their families expressed about traveling by school bus during the 2024-25 school year? Select all that apply. {Display if Tran_gate = By school bus}
Not available when needed
Unreasonable travel times
Unreliable
Safety
Accessibility or accommodations for students with disabilities
We have not heard any concerns about students traveling by school bus
Tran16. What level of concern do you have about the following risks to your students’ safety commuting to and from school?
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No concern |
Slightly concerned |
Somewhat concerned |
Moderately concerned |
Extremely concerned |
Vehicle operating speeds on the roads surrounding your school |
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Reckless driving |
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Volume or traffic on roads surrounding your school |
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Number of lanes students cross to get to school |
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Visibility at crossing |
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Proximity of crossing |
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Crime around the school |
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Tran17. How familiar are you with the requirements listed in the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) to support transportation for students living outside of their original district due to their experiencing homelessness?
Not at all familiar
Slightly familiar
Moderately familiar
Very familiar
Tran1719_open. Please tell us what you know about the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) requirements to support transportation for students living outside of their original district due to their experiencing homelessness or foster care? {Display if Tran17≠ Not at all familiar}
Tran18. Do your school or district have a way of identifying students experiencing homelessness who are eligible for transportation provisions under ESEA?
Yes
No
Don’t know
Tran19. How familiar are you with the requirements listed in ESEA to support transportation for students living outside of their original district due to their being in foster care?
Not at all familiar
Slightly familiar
Moderately familiar
Very familiar
Tran20. Do your school or district have a way of identifying students in foster care who are eligible for transportation provisions under ESEA
Yes
No
Don’t know
Tran21. Does your school or district have a person who is responsible for coordinating transportation for your students experiencing homelessness or foster care?
Yes
No
Don’t know
Tran21_open. Tell us about the person who is responsible for coordinating transportation for your students experiencing homelessness or foster care including their position and whether they coordinate for students experiencing homelessness, foster care, or both?
Tran22. Does your school or district coordinate with your local child welfare agency to ensure your student(s) in foster care remain in their school of origin if it is determined it is in the best interest of the student?
Yes
No – my school does not have students in foster care
No – my school does have students in foster care, but the school or district does not coordinate with the local child welfare agency
Hins1a. Have you received training by the school or district to identify students experiencing homelessness?
Yes
No
Hins1b. Did any of the following staff at your school receive training by the school or district to identify students experiencing homelessness?
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Yes – some |
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This position is not offered at my school |
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Homeless liaisons |
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Hins2. How effective has the training you attended been at strengthening your school’s ability to serve students experience homelessness? {Display if Hins1a = yes}
Not at all effective
Slightly effective
Moderately Effective
Very Effective
Hins3. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement: “My school is able to effectively identify students who may be experiencing homelessness.”?
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Neither agree nor disagree
Agree
Strongly agree
Hins4. Compared to last school year (2023-24), how has the percentage of students at your school who are experiencing homelessness changed?
It has decreased a lot
It has decreased a little
It has remained the same
It has increased a little
It has increased a lot
Not applicable – my school did not have any students experiencing homelessness this year or last
Prep1 2-1. How often does your school update its emergency operations plan (EOP)?
Never
Only after an emergency occurs
Every few years
Annually
Twice a year
More than twice a year
Prep2 2-2. How often does your school collaborate with local public/private health agencies to evaluate the school's emergency prevention measures?
Never
Only after an emergency occurs
Every few years
Annually
Twice a year
More than twice a year
Prep3 2-3. How often do you send communications to parents about emergency operations plans?
Never
Annually
Monthly
Twice a month
Weekly
Prep4 2-4. Please indicate whether your school receives input from any of the following local community partners regarding your emergency operation plan.
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Healthcare providers (e.g., local physicians, nurses) |
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Law enforcement groups (e.g., local police or bureau of investigation) |
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Local or state department of health representatives |
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Local media groups |
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Local emergency management services |
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Local social services providers |
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Prep5 2-5. Does your school website include a page where parents/guardians can review the school's emergency operations plan, response protocols, and/or procedures?
Yes
No
Prep6 2-6. Does your school have a dedicated person who is responsible for coordinating and managing emergency preparedness?
Yes
No
CS3 2-7a. Does your school have a written plan (e.g., emergency operations plans (EOP)) that describes procedures to be performed in the following scenarios?
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Active Shooter |
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Natural disasters (e.g., earthquakes, tornadoes) |
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Hostages |
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Bomb threats or incidents |
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Chemical, biological, or radiological threats or incidents (e.g., release of mustard gas, anthrax, smallpox, or radioactive materials) |
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Suicide threats or incidents |
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Pandemic disease |
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Post-crisis reunification of students with their families |
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CS3a 2-7b. How often does your school review each of the following written plans with staff?
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Never |
Only after an emergency |
Every few years |
Annually |
Twice a year |
More than twice a year |
Active Shooter |
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CS4a 2-8a. During the 2024-25 school year, has your school drilled (or will it drill) students on the use of the following emergency procedures or drills?
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Evacuation (i.e., students and staff are required to leave the building due to an incident) |
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Lockdown (i.e., securing the school building and grounds during incidents that pose an immediate threat of violence) |
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Shelter-in-place (i.e., students and staff are required to remain indoors because it is safer inside the building or a room than outside) |
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Active assailant drill (i.e., a real-time simulation of someone on campus who poses a serious threat of violence) |
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CS4b 2-8b. How often does (or will) your school drill students in these emergency procedures?
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Every other school year or less frequently |
Once a school year |
Twice a school year |
3-5 times a school year |
6 – 8 times a school year |
Nine or more times a school year |
Evacuation (i.e., students and staff are required to leave the building due to an incident) |
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Shelter-in-place (i.e., students and staff are required to remain indoors because it is safer inside the building or a room than outside) |
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Active assailant drill (i.e., a real-time simulation of someone on campus who poses a serious threat of violence) |
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CS13 2-9. How prepared do you feel your school is to deal with the following emergency events?
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Very prepared |
Somewhat prepared |
Somewhat unprepared |
Very unprepared |
Active shooters |
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Active armed individuals with a weapon other than a firearm |
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Intruders (e.g., unauthorized persons entering the premises) |
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Shooting threats (e.g., in-person verbal threats, threats made via social media) |
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Bomb threats or incidents |
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Suicide threats or incidents |
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Pandemic diseases |
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Natural disasters (e.g., earthquakes, tornadoes, hurricanes, floods, wildfires) |
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Inclement weather (e.g., extreme heat, snowstorms, ice storms) |
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Chemical or industrial hazards (e.g., industrial plant explosions, hazardous materials within or outside of the school, gas leaks) |
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Utility or systems failures (e.g., power or water outages, air conditioning outages) |
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CS1 2-10. During the 2024-25 school year, is it a practice at your school to do the following?
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Yes |
No |
Require visitors to sign or check in and wear badges |
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Control access to school buildings during school hours (e.g., locked or monitored doors, loading docks) |
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Control access to school grounds during school hours (e.g., locked or monitored gates) |
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Equip classrooms with locks so that doors can be locked from the inside |
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Close the campus for most or all students during lunch |
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Have “panic button(s)” or silent alarm(s) that directly connect to law enforcement in the event of an incident |
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Provide an electronic notification system that notifies parents in case of a school-wide emergency |
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Require faculty and staff to wear badges or picture IDs |
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Use one or more security cameras to monitor the school |
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Provide two-way radios to all or select staff |
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Require metal detector checks on all or most students every day |
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Perform random metal detector checks on students |
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Perform one or more random sweeps (e.g., locker checks, dog sniffs) for contraband (e.g., drugs or weapons) |
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Require students to wear uniforms |
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Enforce a strict dress code |
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Require clear book bags or ban book bags on school grounds |
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Provide a structured anonymous or confidential threat reporting system (e.g., tip line, online submission, telephone hotline, or written submission via drop box) |
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Require students to wear badges or picture IDs |
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Prohibit non-academic use of cell phones or smartphones during school hours |
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CS5a 2-11a. During the 2024–25 school year, does your school have a behavioral threat assessment team or any other formal group of persons to identify students who might be a potential risk for violent or harmful behavior (toward themselves or others)?
Yes
No
CS5b 2-11b. Have any students been found to be a potential risk for violent or harmful behavior (toward themselves or others)? {Display if CS5a = YES}
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Toward themselves |
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CS_more 2-12. We’d like to learn more about you school’s emergency preparedness and safety procedures for the 2024-25 school year. In the space below, please share any other information you would like us to know about this topic.
This item is optional.
{Do not display section if answered in a previous month}
TEACHER0. Please enter an approximate total teacher count for your school as of today.
Please enter the number of teachers, including full-time and part-time teachers.
_____ total number of teachers
STAFF0. Please enter an approximate total non-teacher staff count for your school as of today.
Please enter the number of non-teaching staff, including full-time and part-time non-teachers.
_____ total number of non-teaching staff
ENROLLMENT0. As of today, please enter your total student enrollment count.
Please enter the number of students.
_____ total number of students
FutCont. We want to ensure we are continuing to collect information on topics that are relevant to the day-to-day functioning of U.S. public schools during the 2024-25 school year and beyond. In the space below, please share any topics you believe are important for us to know as we continue this monthly survey collection.
This item is optional.
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Grades. In which of the following grades or grade equivalent does your school have students enrolled?
Kindergarten
1st grade
2nd grade
3rd grade
4th grade
5th grade
6th grade
7th grade
8th grade
9th grade/Freshman
10th grade/Sophomore
11th grade/Junior
12th grade/Senior
Ungraded
Adult education
Grades_adult. Does your school ONLY educate adult students over the age of 19? {Display if Grades = Adult education}
Yes
No
Inper. Is your school offering in-person learning for students during the 2024-25 school year?
Yes
No
Inper_no. Which of the following best describes how students are taught at your school? {Display if Inper = No}
Fully virtual/online
Other, please specify: ________________
Att1. Today (or the most recent day you have data), what is your attendance rate?
An attendance rate is the percentage of your students who are present for school.
_______ %
Please select the date in the calendar that you used for the attendance rate.
Next, we are interested in chronic absenteeism at your school during the 2024-25 school year. You may either report the percentage or number of students who were chronically absent this school year. Please only respond to one of the next two items you see.
ABS1_p. During the 2024-25 school year, approximately what percentage of students at your school have been chronically absent? Include excused and unexcused absences. {plan to display either version 1 or version 2, based on cognitive testing feedback}
Chronic absenteeism is defined as students who are absent for at least 10 percent of the school year
____ percent of students chronically absent
OR
ABS1_c. During the 2024-25 school year, approximately how many students at your school have been chronically absent for the 2024-25 school year? {plan to display either version 1 or version 2, based on cognitive testing feedback}
Chronic absenteeism is defined as students who are absent for at least 10 percent of the school year
____ number of students chronically absent
ABS2b 3-2b. Compared to the LAST school year (2023-24), how has chronic absenteeism changed at your school during the 2024-25 school year? Include excused and unexcused absences. {plan to display either version 1 or version 2, based on cognitive testing feedback}
Chronic student absenteeism has decreased a lot
Chronic student absenteeism has decreased a little
Chronic student absenteeism has remained about the same
Chronic student absenteeism has increased a little
Chronic student absenteeism has increased a lot
Don’t Know
Next, we are interested in chronic absenteeism at your school during the 2024-25 school year. You may either report the percentage or number of students who were chronically absent this school year. Please only respond to one of the next two items you see.
ABS1_p_v2. During the 2024-25 school year, approximately what percentage of students at your school are on track to be chronically absent? Include excused and unexcused absences. {plan to display either version 1 or version 2, based on cognitive testing feedback}
Chronic absenteeism is defined as students who are absent for at least 10 percent of the school year
____ percent of students chronically absent
ABS1_c_v2. During the 2024-25 school year, approximately how many students at your school are on track to be chronically absent for the 2024-25 school year? {plan to display either version 1 or version 2, starting in February 2025, based on cognitive testing feedback}
Chronic absenteeism is defined as students who are absent for at least 10 percent of the school year
____ number of students chronically absent
ABS2b_v2 3-2b. Thinking about students on track to be chronically absent, compared to the LAST school year (2023-24), how has chronic absenteeism changed at your school during the 2024-25 school year? Include excused and unexcused absences. {plan to display either version 1 or version 2, starting in February 2025, based on cognitive testing feedback}
SB2_24 1-1. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement:
“The COVID-19 pandemic and its lingering effects continue to negatively impact the behavioral development of students at my school.”
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Neither agree nor disagree
Agree
Strongly agree
SB3_24 1-2. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement:
“The COVID-19 pandemic and its lingering effects continue to negatively impact the socioemotional development of students at my school.”
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Neither agree nor disagree
Agree
Strongly agree
SB11_24 1-3. Compared to your typical behavioral expectations for students in their grade, please indicate how MOST students in each grade or grade equivalent at your school behaved during this school year.
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We do not enroll students in this grade |
Behaved worse than expected |
Behaved as expected |
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SB8 1-4. To the best of your knowledge, how often did the following types of student behaviors occur at your school during the 2024-25 school year?
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Happened daily |
Happened at least one a week |
Happened at least once a month |
Happened on occasion |
Never happened |
Physical attacks or fights between students |
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Threats of physical attacks or fights between students |
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Bullying |
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Distribution, possession, or use of illegal drugs |
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Distribution, possession, or use of alcohol |
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Distribution, possession, or use of tobacco products (cigarettes, vapes, e-cigarettes) |
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SB9 1-5. To the best of your knowledge, how often did the following student behaviors directed at teachers or staff occur at your school during the 2024-25 school year?
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Happened daily |
Happened at least one a week |
Happened at least once a month |
Happened on occasion |
Never happened |
Student threats to injure a teacher or staff member |
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Student physical attacks of a teacher or staff member |
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Student verbal abuse of teachers or staff members |
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CS14 1-6. To the best of your knowledge, thinking about how problems that can occur anywhere (both at your school and away from school), how often does cyberbullying among students who attend your school occur?
Happens daily
Happens at least once a week
Happens at least once a month
Happens on occasion
Never happens
The next two items will ask you about how certain student behaviors have impacted 1) teacher and staff morale and then 2) student learning at your school during the 2024-25 school year.
SB10 1-7. To what extent, if any, have the following student behaviors negatively impacted teacher and staff morale at your school this year?
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No negative impact |
Limited negative impact |
Moderate negative impact |
Severe negative impact |
Students cutting class |
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Student tardiness |
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Use of cell phones, computers and other electronic devices when not permitted |
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Students being disruptive outside of the classroom (e.g., yelling or running in the hallways, lunchroom) |
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Students being disruptive in the classroom (e.g., calling out, talking to others during instruction, getting out of seat when not allowed, leaving classroom) |
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Lack of focus or inattention from students |
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Students having trouble working with partners or in small groups |
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Students not doing individual work |
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Students being academically unprepared for school (e.g., not doing homework, not bringing necessary supplies) |
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Students being physically unprepared for school (e.g., lack of sleep, not eating before school) |
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SB11 1-8. To what extent, if any, have the following student behaviors negatively impacted learning at your school this year?
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No negative impact |
Limited negative impact |
Moderate negative impact |
Severe negative impact |
Students cutting class |
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Student tardiness |
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Use of cell phones, computers and other electronic devices when not permitted |
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Students being disruptive outside of the classroom (e.g., yelling or running in the hallways, lunchroom) |
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Students being disruptive in the classroom (e.g., calling out, talking to others during instruction, getting out of seat when not allowed, leaving classroom) |
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Lack of focus or inattention from students |
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Students being academically unprepared for school (e.g., not doing homework, not bringing necessary supplies) |
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Students being physically unprepared for school (e.g., lack of sleep, not eating before school) |
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CS2 1-9. As of today, have any of the following contraband items been confiscated from students at your school during the 2024-25 school year?
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No |
Firearms |
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Explosive devices |
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Tasers or stun guns |
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Knives or other sharp objects that are used as a weapon |
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Blunt objects that can be used as weapon (e.g., brass knuckles) |
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Aerosol sprays (e.g., Mace, pepper spray) |
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Other weapons |
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Illegal drugs or drug paraphernalia |
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Prescription drugs |
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Alcohol |
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Tobacco products or paraphernalia (e.g., cigarettes, vaping products) |
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SB6 1-10. Does your school need more of any of the following to better support student behavior and development? Select all that apply.
More training on classroom management strategies
More training on supporting students’ socioemotional development
More teachers and/or staff need to be hired
More support for student and/or staff mental health
Other, please specify _________________
None of the above
Tutoring_gate 2-1. At any time during this school year, which of the following types of tutoring, if any, were students at your school provided? Select all that apply.
High-dosage tutoring (also known as evidence-based or high-quality tutoring): A method of tutoring in which the same student(s) receive(s) tutoring:
three or more times per week
for at least 30 minutes per session,
in sessions that are one-on-one or with small groups,
that is provided by educators or well-trained tutors who have received specific training in tutoring practices,
that aligns with evidence-based core curriculum or programs, AND
is NOT drop-in homework help {display HDT items if selected}
Standard tutoring: A less intensive method of tutoring in which the same student(s) receive(s) tutoring:
any number of times per week OR on an as-needed (drop-in) basis
in sessions with no minimum length of time
in sessions that may be one-on-one or involve any number of other students, and
that is provided by educators who may or may not have received specific training in tutoring practices {display SDT items if selected}
Self-paced tutoring: A method of tutoring in which a student works on their own, typically online, where they are provided guided instruction that allows them to move on to new material after displaying mastery of content. {display SPT items if selected}
On-demand online tutoring: A method of tutoring in which a school partners with or contracts out services to an external online tutoring program or company that offers 24/7 support, is led by qualified tutors (e.g., certified teachers, subject-matter experts), and is available on-demand for students to access. {display ODT items if selected}
Other method(s) of tutoring, please specify: _________________
No tutoring was provided to students by our school
The following items ask about high-dosage tutoring at your school during the 2024-25 school year.
If your school offers multiple types of tutoring programs, we will ask about those programs separately later in the survey.
HDTf1 2-2. Compared to the beginning of the school year, has the number of students who needed high-dosage tutoring…?
Increased
Decreased
Remained the same
HDTf2 2-3. Compared to the beginning of the school year, has your school’s ability to provide high-dosage tutoring…?
Increased
Decreased
Remained the same
HDTf3 2-4. Which of the following factors have led to the increase in your school’s ability to provide high-dosage tutoring? Select all that apply. {Display if HDTf2 = “increased”}
Changes in the number of students who need high-dosage tutoring
Changes in the number of staff available to support high-dosage tutoring
Changes in the funding used to support high-dosage tutoring
Changes in the amount of time available for high-dosage tutoring
Changes in the amount of space available for high-dosage tutoring
Changes in the availability of materials and resources needed to support high-dosage tutoring
Other, please specify: ____________
HDTf4 2-5. Which of the following factors have led to the decrease in your school’s ability to provide high-dosage tutoring? Select all that apply. {Display if HDTf2 = “decreased”}
Changes in the number of students who need high-dosage tutoring
Changes in the number of staff available to support high-dosage tutoring
Changes in the funding used to support high-dosage tutoring
Changes in the amount of time available for high-dosage tutoring
Changes in the amount of space available for high-dosage tutoring
Changes in the availability of materials and resources needed to support high-dosage tutoring
The following items ask about standard tutoring at your school during the 2024-25 school year.
If your school offers multiple types of tutoring programs, we will ask about those programs separately later in the survey.
SDTf1 2-6. Compared to the beginning of the school year, has the number of students who needed standard tutoring…?
Increased
Decreased
Remained the same
SDTf2 2-7. Compared to the beginning of the school year, has your school’s ability to provide standard tutoring…?
Increased
Decreased
Remained the same
SDTf3 2-8. Which of the following factors have led to the increase in your school’s ability to provide standard tutoring? Select all that apply. {Display if SDTf2 = “increased”}
Changes in the number of students who need standard tutoring
Changes in the number of staff available to support standard tutoring
Changes in the funding used to support standard tutoring
Changes in the amount of time available for standard tutoring
Changes in the amount of space available for standard tutoring
Changes in the availability of materials and resources needed to support standard tutoring
Other, please specify: ____________
SDTf4 2-9. Which of the following factors have led to the decrease in your school’s ability to provide standard tutoring? Select all that apply. {Display if SDTf2 = “decreased”}
Changes in the number of students who need standard tutoring
Changes in the number of staff available to support standard tutoring
Changes in the funding used to support standard tutoring
Changes in the amount of time available for standard tutoring
Changes in the amount of space available for standard tutoring
Changes in the availability of materials and resources needed to support standard tutoring
The following items ask about self-paced tutoring at your school during the 2024-25 school year.
If your school offers multiple types of tutoring programs, we will ask about those programs separately later in the survey.
SPTf1 2-10. Compared to the beginning of the school year, has the number of students who needed self-paced tutoring…?
Increased
Decreased
Remained the same
SPTf2 2-11. Compared to the beginning of the school year, has your school’s ability to provide self-paced tutoring…?
Increased
Decreased
Remained the same
SPTf3 2-12. Which of the following factors have led to the increase in your school’s ability to provide self-paced tutoring? Select all that apply. {Display if SPTf2 = “increased”}
Changes in the number of students who need self-paced tutoring
Changes in the funding used to support self-paced tutoring
Changes in the amount of time available for self-paced tutoring
Changes in the amount of space available for self-paced tutoring
Changes in the availability of materials and resources needed to support self-paced tutoring
Other, please specify: ____________
SPTf4 2-13. Which of the following factors have led to the decrease in your school’s ability to provide self-paced tutoring? Select all that apply. {Display if SPTf2 = “decreased”}
Changes in the number of students who need self-paced tutoring
Changes in the funding used to support self-paced tutoring
Changes in the amount of time available for self-paced tutoring
Changes in the amount of space available for self-paced tutoring
Changes in the availability of materials and resources needed to support self-paced tutoring
The following items ask about on-demand online tutoring at your school during the 2024-25 school year.
ODTf1 2-14. Compared to the beginning of the school year, has the number of students who needed on-demand online tutoring…?
Increased
Decreased
Remained the same
ODTf2 2-15. Compared to the beginning of the school year, has your school’s ability to provide on-demand online tutoring…?
Increased
Decreased
Remained the same
ODTf3 2-16. Which of the following factors have led to the increase in your school’s ability to provide on-demand online tutoring? Select all that apply. {Display if ODTf2 = “increased”}
Changes in the number of students who need on-demand online tutoring
Changes in the funding used to support on-demand online tutoring
Changes in the amount of time available for on-demand online tutoring
Changes in the amount of space available for on-demand online tutoring
Changes in the availability of materials and resources needed to support on-demand online tutoring
Other, please specify: ____________
ODTf4 2-17. Which of the following factors have led to the decrease in your school’s ability to provide on-demand online tutoring? Select all that apply. {Display if ODTf2 = “decreased”}
Changes in the number of students who need on-demand online tutoring
Changes in the funding used to support on-demand online tutoring
Changes in the amount of time available for on-demand online tutoring
Changes in the amount of space available for on-demand online tutoring
Changes in the availability of materials and resources needed to support on-demand online tutoring
Tutoring4 2-18. How effective has each tutoring program been in improving student outcomes during this school year?
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Not at all effective |
Slightly effective |
Moderately effective |
Very effective |
Extremely effective |
High-dosage tutoring |
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HDTno 2-19. Which of the following are reasons why your school has not implemented high-dosage tutoring at this time? Select all that apply. {Display if Tutoring_gate ≠ HDT}
Implementing high-dosage tutoring is not a priority for our school
There are not enough students at my school who require high-dosage tutoring
Time limitations (i.e., cannot find enough time to support high-dosage tutoring)
Space limitations (i.e., do not have the physical space to support high-dosage tutoring)
Lack of educational materials to support high-dosage tutoring
Cannot find staff to support high-dosage tutoring
Lack of, or reductions in, funding to support high-dosage tutoring
Other, please specify: __________________
SDTno 2-20. Which of the following are reasons why your school has not implemented standard tutoring at this time? Select all that apply. {Display if Tutoring_gate ≠ SDT}
Implementing standard tutoring is not a priority for our school
There are not enough students at my school who require standard tutoring
Time limitations (i.e., cannot find enough time to support standard tutoring)
Space limitations (i.e., do not have the physical space to support standard tutoring)
Lack of educational materials to support standard tutoring
Cannot find staff to support standard tutoring
Lack of, or reductions in, funding to support standard tutoring
Other, please specify: __________________
SPTno 2-21. Which of the following are reasons why your school has not implemented self-paced tutoring at this time? Select all that apply. {Display if Tutoring_gate ≠ SPT}
Implementing self-paced tutoring is not a priority for our school
There are not enough students at my school who require self-paced tutoring
Time limitations (i.e., cannot find enough time to support self-paced tutoring)
Space limitations (i.e., do not have the physical space to support self-paced tutoring)
Lack of educational materials to support self-paced tutoring
Lack of, or reductions in, funding to support self-paced tutoring
Other, please specify: __________________
ODTno 2-22. Which of the following are reasons why your school has not implemented on-demand online tutoring at this time? Select all that apply. {Display if Tutoring_gate ≠ ODT}
Implementing on-demand online tutoring is not a priority for our school
There are not enough students at my school who require on-demand online tutoring
Time limitations (i.e., cannot find enough time to support on-demand online tutoring)
Space limitations (i.e., do not have the physical space to support on-demand online tutoring)
Lack of educational materials to support on-demand online tutoring
Lack of, or reductions in, funding to support on-demand online tutoring
Other, please specify: __________________
Tutoring_more 2-23. We’d like to learn more about your school’s experiences offering tutoring programs during the 2024-25 school year. In the space below, please share any other information you would like us to know on this topic.
This item is optional.
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TEACHER0. Please enter an approximate total teacher count for your school as of today.
Please enter the number of teachers, including full-time and part-time teachers.
_____ total number of teachers
STAFF0. Please enter an approximate total non-teacher staff count for your school as of today.
Please enter the number of non-teaching staff, including full-time and part-time non-teachers.
_____ total number of non-teaching staff
ENROLLMENT0. As of today, please enter your total student enrollment count.
Please enter the number of students.
_____ total number of students
FutCont. We want to ensure we are continuing to collect information on topics that are relevant to the day-to-day functioning of U.S. public schools during the 2024-25 school year and beyond. In the space below, please share any topics you believe are important for us to know as we continue this monthly survey collection.
This item is optional.
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Grades. In which of the following grades or grade equivalent does your school have students enrolled?
Kindergarten
1st grade
2nd grade
3rd grade
4th grade
5th grade
6th grade
7th grade
8th grade
9th grade/Freshman
10th grade/Sophomore
11th grade/Junior
12th grade/Senior
Ungraded
Adult education
Grades_adult. Does your school ONLY educate adult students over the age of 19? {Display if Grades = Adult education}
Yes
No
Inper. Is your school offering in-person learning for students during the 2024-25 school year?
Yes
No
Inper_no. Which of the following best describes how students are taught at your school? {Display if Inper = No}
Fully virtual/online
Other, please specify: ________________
Att1. Today (or the most recent day you have data), what is your attendance rate?
An attendance rate is the percentage of your students who are present for school.
_______ %
Please select the date in the calendar that you used for the attendance rate.
ABS1_p. During the 2024-25 school year, approximately what percentage of students at your school have been chronically absent? Include excused and unexcused absences.
Chronic absenteeism is defined as students who are absent for at least 10 percent of the school year
____ percent of students chronically absent
OR
ABS1_c. During the 2024-25 school year, approximately how many students at your school have been chronically absent for the 2024-25 school year?
Chronic absenteeism is defined as students who are absent for at least 10 percent of the school year
____ number of students chronically absent
ABS7end. What is (or was) the average daily attendance rate for your school for the 2024-25 school year?
An attendance rate is the percentage of your students who are present for school.
_____%
Next, we are interested in chronic absenteeism at your school during the 2024-25 school year. You may either report the percentage or number of students who were chronically absent this school year. Please only respond to one of the next two items you see.
ABS1_p. During the 2024-25 school year, approximately what percentage of students at your school have been chronically absent? Include excused and unexcused absences.
Chronic absenteeism is defined as students who are absent for at least 10 percent of the school year
____ percent of students chronically absent
OR
ABS1_c. During the 2024-25 school year, approximately how many students at your school have been chronically absent for the 2024-25 school year?
Chronic absenteeism is defined as students who are absent for at least 10 percent of the school year
____ number of students chronically absent
ABS2z. Compared to LAST school year (2023-24), how have student absences at your school changed during the 2024-25 school year? Include excused and unexcused absences.
Student absences have decreased a lot
Student absences have decreased a little
Student absences have remained about the same
Student absences have increased a little
Student absences have increased a lot
ABS3b. Compared to LAST school year (2023-24), how have teacher absences at your school changed during the 2024-25 school year? Include planned and unplanned absences.
Teacher absences have decreased a lot
Teacher absences have decreased a little
Teacher absences have remained about the same
Teacher absences have increased a little
Teacher absences have increased a lot
ABS4b. Compared to LAST school year (2023-24), how easy or difficult has it been for your school to get substitute teachers during the 2024-25 school year?
Much easier
Somewhat easier
About the same
Somewhat more difficult
Much more difficult
ABS5a. During the 2024-25 school year, how has your school covered classes when there are teacher absences and you cannot find a substitute teacher? Select all that apply.
Administrators cover classes
Staff who are not regular classroom teachers (e.g., media specialists, paraprofessionals, coaches, interventionists, etc.) cover classes
Other teachers cover classes during their prep periods
Separate sections or classes are combined into one room
Cancel classes
Other, please specify: ________________
Not Applicable – my school has always been able to find substitute teachers
ABS5b. During the 2024-25 school year, how frequently has your school needed to use the alternative class coverage strategies you indicated above? {Display if ABS5a ≠ N/A}
ABS6. We’d like to learn more about schools’ experiences with student, teacher, and staff absences. In the space below, please share any information you would like us to know on this topic.
ABS16. Which of the following, if any, were reasons that students at your school missed too much school this year? Select all that apply.
Students at my school did not miss too much school
Bullying
Food insecurity
Instruction was perceived to not be interesting or relevant
Lack of access to health care
Lack of relationships to adults at the school
Lack of relationships to peers at school
Lack of routine
Mental health issue
Physical illness
Staying home unnecessarily for minor symptoms
Student apathy
Taking care of siblings
Transportation issues
Unstable housing
Violence in the community
Work schedule conflicts with school
Other, please specify: _________________
ABS17a. Does your school use a universal screening tool* that utilizes student-level data to systematically identify students at-risk?
*Universal screening tools may be referred to as Early Warning Systems (EWS), Early Identification Systems (EIS), or Early Warning Intervention and Monitoring System (EWIMS), among other similar titles.
Yes
No
ABS17b. Which of the following data are used in your school’s universal screening tool to identify students who might be at-risk and require intervention? {Display if ABS17a = Yes}
Poor attendance
Poor course performance (i.e., low grades)
Low achievement test scores
Signs or symptoms of mental health or socio-emotional issues
Behavioral issues or referrals
Signs of high mobility (i.e., frequent address changes)
Interactions with the criminal justice system
Other, please specify: _________
ABS17c. Which of the following actions occur when a student has been identified for poor attendance in your school’s early warning system? {Display if ABS17b = poor attendance}
Notification sent to parent/guardian about student’s poor attendance
Meeting of teachers and administrators
Meeting of parents and school staff
Develop an intervention plan
Assign a case manager
Assign an adult mentor
Arrange access to social services
Refer to student support team
Assign to a dropout prevention program
Other, please specify: ____________
ABS11a. Did your school use any of the following strategies to improve student attendance during the 2024-25 school year?
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Incentives for students (e.g., perfect attendance awards, school-wide recognition) |
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Increased communication with parents when the days a student is absent reaches a certain number |
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At-home visits by school or district personnel |
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Increased communication about the importance of school attendance to students and parents (e.g., through newsletters, text messages, postcards) |
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Use of support services (e.g., Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports [PBIS] team, attendance teams) |
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Adult-student mentoring programs |
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Peer mentoring programs |
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Use of legal system services (e.g., truancy officers, department of child services, wellness checks) |
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Efforts to build a supportive environment for students (e.g., improving school culture/morale, implementing wellness programs) |
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Changes to school calendar (e.g., 4-day school week, extended school breaks) |
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ABS11b. How effective was each strategy at improving student attendance?
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Slightly effective |
Moderately Effective |
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Incentives for students (e.g., perfect attendance awards, school-wide recognition) |
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Increased communication about the importance of school attendance to students and parents (e.g., through newsletters, text messages, postcards) |
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Use of support services (e.g., PBIS team, attendance teams) |
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Adult-student mentoring programs |
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Peer mentoring programs |
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Use of legal system services (e.g., truancy officers, department of child services, wellness checks) |
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Efforts to build a supportive environment for students (e.g., improving school culture/morale, implementing wellness programs) |
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Changes to school calendar (e.g., 4-day school week, extended school breaks) |
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ABS12a. Did your school use any of the following strategies to improve teacher and non-teaching staff attendance during the 2024-25 school year?
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Incentives for staff (e.g., financial bonuses or rewards, school-wide recognition, “jeans days”) |
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Efforts to build a supportive environment for staff (e.g., improving school culture/morale, implementing wellness programs, reducing paperwork) |
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Allowing more flexibility with leave time (e.g., partial day leave, mental health days use as sick days) |
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Disciplinary actions (e.g., implement performance improvement plan, letter in personnel file) |
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Changes to school calendar (e.g., 4-day school week) |
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Changes to daily work schedule (e.g., more dedicated prep time, reduced teaching time) |
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ABS12b. How effective was each strategy at improving teacher and non-teaching staff attendance?
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Slightly effective |
Moderately Effective |
Very Effective |
Extremely Effective |
Incentives for staff (e.g., financial bonuses or rewards, school-wide recognition, “jeans days”) |
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Efforts to build a supportive environment for staff (e.g., improving school culture/morale, implementing wellness programs, reducing paperwork) |
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Allowing more flexibility with leave time (e.g., partial day leave, mental health days use as sick days) |
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Changes to school calendar (e.g., 4-day school week) |
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Changes to daily work schedule (e.g., more dedicated prep time, reduced teaching time) |
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ABS13. Approximately how often does your school share absence data with your district or state?
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Weekly |
Twice a month |
Less than monthly |
Share with district |
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ABS14a. Does your school collect details on the reason(s) for a student’s absence, beyond whether the absence was excused versus unexcused?
Yes
No
ABS14b. Does your school collect information on the following medical reasons why students are absent? {Display if ABS14a = Yes}
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Fever (alone or in conjunction with any of the below illnesses) |
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General respiratory illness (i.e., student has a cough/runny nose, but no specific diagnosis) |
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COVID-19 |
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Gastrointestinal illness (e.g., nausea/vomiting and/or diarrhea) |
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Mental health |
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Other excused medically related absence (e.g., doctor appointment) |
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ABS14c. Does your school share data on reasons why students are absent (beyond excused versus unexcused totals) with any of the following entities? {Display if ABS14a = Yes}
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The school district |
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The state education agency |
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The state department of health |
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The county department of health |
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ABS15. Does your school collaborate with any health entities (e.g., the department of health or a local hospital/clinic) to collect data on student health, for example, reasons for absence?
Yes
No
Learning24gate. Did your school offer in-person learning for students during the 2024-25 school year?
Learning24a. During this school year, did any of the following reasons cause your school to cancel in-person learning on short or unexpected notice for at least one day? {Display if Learning24gate = Yes}
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Excessive illness among students |
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Excessive illness among staff |
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Excessive illness in the general community (e.g., COVID-19, Influenza) |
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Excessive staff absence (non-illness related) |
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Excessive student absence (non-illness related) |
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Safety concerns due to violence (e.g., threats made against the school) |
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Safety concerns due to other factors (e.g., fire at nearby building, industrial issue impacting air quality) |
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Weather event or natural disaster |
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Learning24b. When you had to cancel in-person learning, how many days did you do the following? {Display if ANY of Learning24a = yes}
Switch to virtual learning: _________ days
Not hold any classes: ________days
Learning25. Do you use any of the following methods to inform families and staff of unplanned closures or a change to virtual learning? {Display if Learning24gate = Yes}
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Automated phone calling system or school telephone tree |
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X (formerly Twitter) |
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TEACHER0. Please enter an approximate total teacher count for your school as of today.
Please enter the number of teachers, including full-time and part-time teachers.
_____ total number of teachers
STAFF0. Please enter an approximate total non-teacher staff count for your school as of today.
Please enter the number of non-teaching staff, including full-time and part-time non-teachers.
_____ total number of non-teaching staff
ENROLLMENT0. As of today, please enter your total student enrollment count.
Please enter the number of students.
_____ total number of students
FutCont. We want to ensure we are continuing to collect information on topics that are relevant to the day-to-day functioning of U.S. public schools. In the space below, please share any topics you believe are important for us to know as we continue this monthly survey collection.
This item is optional.
As this is the last month for 2024-25 School Pulse Panel (SPP), we are interested in learning about your experiences as a participant in the School Pulse Panel.
Par2. Were any of the following motivating factors for why you responded to a monthly SPP survey? Select all that apply.
The survey seemed to be a reasonable length
I was interested in the monthly topics
The reimbursement {Display if SCHFLAG = 1 OR 2}
I wanted to contribute to educational research
I wanted to provide data that could inform educational policy decisions
Other, please specify: _________
None of the above
Par1. If you did not participate in every monthly collection (August 2024-June 2025), why did you participate in one or some monthly collections but not others? Select all that apply.
My school participated in every monthly collection between August 2024 and June 2025
Time constraints
I did not receive the communications
The monthly question topics determined my interest in participating for a given month
I was tired of participating
I did not see the benefit to me or my school for participating
I was advised to stop participating by our district
I did not receive reimbursement in a timely manner {Display if SCHFLAG = 1 OR 2}
The monthly reimbursement amount of $200 was not high enough {Display if SCHFLAG = 1 OR 2}
Other, please specify: ______________
Sur1. Overall, how easy or difficult was it for you to complete an SPP monthly survey?
Very easy
Easy
Neither easy nor difficult
Difficult
Very difficult
Sur1a. What challenges, if any, did you experience completing the monthly surveys? Select all that apply.
I did not experience any challenges completing monthly surveys
Finding time to complete the survey
Difficulty answering items because data were not readily available
The two-week collection window was not long enough
Required coordination with other school or district staff to answer items
Difficulty finding the communications which contained the URL link to the survey
Other, please specify: ____________
DC1. You were given two weeks to complete each monthly survey. Was this a long enough timeframe to complete the survey?
Yes
No
DC2. Did you feel the length of the surveys and the time necessary to complete each one was reasonable to do on a monthly basis?
Yes
No
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