The results are in from a biennial survey that asks Kentucky teachers about the state of teaching and learning in the commonwealth.
A record 89.3 percent of certified educators responded to the voluntary Teaching, Empowering, Leading and Learning (TELL) Survey, administered by the New Teacher Center.
Overall, the survey shows teachers are more positive than two years ago, with 87.9 percent of teachers calling their school a good place to work and learn. That’s compared to 85.2 percent in 2013.
Some of the topics included in the survey are time, school leadership, teacher leadership, facilities and resources, professional development, community engagement and student conduct.
“Time” was the least positive category in the survey, though it, too, showed improvement over 2013’s survey. Seventy-five percent of respondents said they feel there's enough instructional time to meet the needs of all students. That's up from 68.6 percent in 2013.
The TELL survey was first conducted in 2011. The Kentucky Department of Education uses the results to form statewide policies.
For a county-by-county breakdown of how the teachers responded, click here.
