Teachers and K-12 Education: A National Polling Report [March 2022]

This poll was conducted between March 16-March 22, 2022 among a sample of 1,000 all teachers. The interviews were conducted online. Among the key findings are: (1) In March, teachers in district schools were much more pessimistic about the profession compared to private school teachers; (2) About one out of four teachers reported a protest or major disruption at their local school board meeting this school year. Most appear associated with COVID-19-related topics such as masking, vaccines, or other pandemic policies; and (3) The proportion of teachers who believe the amount of time spent on standardized testing is 'too high' increased by 12 points in March. This report highlights: (1) COVID-19 and schooling; (2) school choice policies; (3) teaching profession and unions; (4) views on K-12 education; and (5) the survey profile and demographics.