Educator Insights from a Year of Pandemic Schooling

Key Findings

• Changes in teachers' professional experiences and support: Teachers' workload and support shifted this year, and teachers who taught both virtually and in person reported numerous challenges related to resources and time.
• Persistent technology gaps: Schools and districts invested considerable resources in technology, but gaps in access and training remain, especially among high-poverty and rural schools. 
• Issues concerning student engagement and attendance: Teachers reported challenges with student engagement and attendance, especially for students learning virtually and those attending high-poverty schools.
• Widespread concerns about missed instruction: About two-thirds of teachers identified missing instructional time as the top concern for students during the 2020-21 school year, and most reported that they weren't able to cover as much of their formal curriculum than they have in past years.