Governor Releases Az Educator Survey Results

Today, Governor Janet Napolitano released the 1st phase of the Arizona Teacher Working Condition Survey results. Though preliminary analysis of the survey found that salary is a clear priority for educators, over all working conditions, effective leadership who make sustained efforts to address teacher concerns, & more preparation time & student time are also essential to keeping teachers in schools.

“This survey is a critical step in my goal to ensure Arizona educators are receiving the necessary tools to succeed and to create a thriving learning environment,” Governor Napolitano said.

The survey was administered by the Center for Teaching Quality (CTQ), an organization committed to improving student learning through developing teacher leadership, conducting practical research and engaging communities. Similar surveys were conducted in other states including North Carolina, Ohio & Kansas.

More than 70% of teachers and administrators in 19 districts & schools completed the Arizona Teacher Working Condition Survey. Approximately 5,200 Arizona educators participated. This is the highest response rate of any pilot with the CTQ Survey.

A full presentation of the data will be presented to the Governor & her Committee on Teacher Quality & Support in July 2006. Results will be correlated with student achievement & available in the fall following the release of school performance analysis by federal & state education agencies.

Plans are underway to conduct the survey statewide in 2007. More info regarding the survey & the preliminary results are available on the Arizona Teacher Working Conditions Survey Web site, www.aztwc.org.