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Annual Opportunity Culture® Teacher and Staff Survey, Spring 2023 Highlights

97% of Multi-Classroom Leaders (MCLs) Would like Opportunity Culture® roles to continue in their schools
96% of MCLs Agree that the Opportunity Culture® model has improved student learning
96% of MCLs Agree that the supports provided translate into improved instructional practice
95% of MCLs Agree that excellent teachers have the opportunity to lead peers in their schools
94% of MCLs Report that pay opportunities are better with Opportunity Culture® roles
94% of MCLs Report a positive impact on staff collaboration resulting from Opportunity Culture® models
95% of staff in all Opportunity Culture® roles Agree that teachers are held to high professional standards for delivering instruction
 

Survey Details

In early 2023, teachers and staff in Opportunity Culture® (OC) sites across the country anonymously answered a series of questions about their schools and their jobs. The questions focused on respondents’ perceptions of their school, their role, and the impact of Opportunity Culture® implementation. The survey also invited respondents to identify potential improvements.

Public Impact® correlates survey results with schoolwide student growth to increase our understanding of what factors contribute to Opportunity Culture® success. We share the resulting insights via free materials on OpportunityCulture.org, a national e-newsletter for educators in Opportunity Culture® schools, and in consultation with Opportunity Culture® sites.

For each question, teachers and staff in Opportunity Culture® sites indicated their level of agreement with a series of statements, selecting from “Strongly Disagree,” “Disagree,” “Agree,” and “Strongly Agree.” The survey had a response rate of 65 percent, with 6,946 teachers and staff in 195 Opportunity Culture® schools responding.

For each question, figure 1 below show two results: (1) the percentage of teachers in the Multi-Classroom Leader (MCL) role who agreed or strongly agreed with the statement, and (2) the percentage of staff in all Opportunity Culture® roles who agreed or strongly agreed with the statement (including MCL; Master Team Reach Teacher [MTRT]; Team Reach Teacher [TRT] roles; teachers on MCL teams; teacher residents on MCL teams; and Reach Associates [RAs], advanced paraprofessionals who support Opportunity Culture® teams).

Figure 1. Percentage of MCLs and Staff in All Opportunity Culture® Roles Who Agreed or Strongly Agreed

Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements 2023 MCLs* 2023 All OC Roles**
I would like Opportunity Culture® to continue in my school next year. 97% 87%
Supports provided translate to improvements in instructional practices by teachers. 96% 91%
My school’s Opportunity Culture® model has improved student learning at my school. 96% 85%
Teachers receive feedback that can help them improve teaching. 95% 90%
Excellent teachers in my school have opportunities to lead peers. 95% 89%
My school’s Opportunity Culture® staffing model has improved the effectiveness of teachers. 95% 84%
Teachers are held to high professional standards for delivering instruction. 94% 95%
I have a clear understanding of the Multi-Classroom Leader’s role and responsibilities. 94% 86%
The Opportunity Culture® staffing model has had a positive impact on staff collaboration. 94% 84%
Pay opportunities in an Opportunity Culture® school are better than they would be without Opportunity Culture®. 94% 82%
My evaluation is matched to my current role responsibilities. 93% 93%
The Opportunity Culture® staffing model has had a positive impact on my school’s staff culture. 92% 80%
I have a clear understanding of how the Opportunity Culture® staffing model fits the school’s vision and mission. 92% 80%
Teachers in this school really believe every child can learn. 91% 91%
My role responsibilities are clearly defined. 90% 91%
Faculty and staff have a shared vision. 89% 86%
I feel confident that pay supplements/stipends will remain available for those chosen for Opportunity Culture® roles. 88% 81%
Teachers in this school are able to get through to difficult students. 88% 80%
Teachers here are confident they will be able to motivate their students. 86% 83%
I have a clear understanding of the Reach Associate’s role and responsibilities. 86% 70%
Faculty and staff in this school trust each other. 84% 79%
I have a clear understanding of the Team Reach Teacher’s role and responsibilities. 82% 63%
My school provides ongoing communication regarding the progress of my school’s Opportunity Culture® staffing model. 81% 74%
I have a clear understanding of the Master Team Reach Teacher’s role and responsibilities 74% 60%
Note: “OC roles” include: MCLs, MTRs, TRTs, teachers on MCL teams, RAs, and teacher residents. *N=438 **N=1,571

Figure 2. Role-Specific Questions Asked Only of MCLs*

Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements % Agree or Strongly Agree
I have protected time to build relationships with the students my team teachers are responsible for. 80%
I have protected time to support/coach team teachers on my team. 79%
I have protected time to provide instruction to my team teachers’ students. 78%
*N=438

Figure 3. Role-Specific Questions Asked Only of MCLs, MTRTs, and TRTs*

Question Text: Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements % Agree or Strongly Agree
My principal and/or assistant principal take actions that support my success in my Opportunity Culture® role. 90%
I have adequate planning time for my extended reach role. 69%
*N=565

Figure 4. Role-Specific Questions Asked Only of Teachers Supported by an MCL*

Question Text: Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements % Agree or Strongly Agree
I appreciate the support I receive from my MCL. 89%
My MCL and I are both held accountable for my students at the end of the school year. 84%
My MCL’s support is tailored to my students’ needs. 82%
My MCL’s support is tailored to my needs. 81%
*N=1,085

Sites Participating in the 2023 Opportunity Culture® Survey

  • Aldine Independent School District, TX
  • Arkansas Department of Education, AR
  • Baltimore City Public Schools, MD
  • Chesapeake Public Schools, VA
  • Cumberland County Schools, NC
  • Ector County Independent School District, TX
  • Fort Bend Independent School District, TX
  • Guilford County Schools, NC
  • Hertford County Schools, NC
  • Houston Independent School District, TX
  • Klein Independent School District, TX
  • La Vega Independent School District, TX
  • Memphis Charter Cohort, TN
  • Midland Independent School District, TX
  • Nash County Public Schools, NC
  • Spring Independent School District, TX
  • Uplift Education, TX
  • Vance County Schools, NC
  • Waco Independent School District, TX
  • Wilson County Schools, NC
  • Winchester Public Schools, VA
  • Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools, NC