Summit Learning Teacher Feedback Study - Review of Key Findings from Spring 2021 Data Collection

Oct 15, 2026

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Summit Learning Teacher Feedback Study compiles results from an online survey administered in spring 2021 to 1,418 Summit Learning teachers across the United States. The study examines teachers’ lived experiences and how Summit Learning supports both educators and students, including mentoring, Habits of Success, the Summit Learning platform, project-based learning, and classroom technology use. Data were analyzed with descriptive statistics and theme coding for open-ended responses, and disaggregated by grade level, content area, and years of experience. Where available, Speak Up Research Project findings are used to add context.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

FormatPDF

Pages22

Reading Time55 min

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Introduction

Profile of teacher respondents

Teachers’ views on the value of Summit Learning

Teachers’ views on supporting teaching and learning innovations

Summary of the key findings

Summit Learning Teacher Feedback Study Review of Key Findings from Spring 2021 Data Collection Prepared by Project Tomorrow Introduction On behalf of Gradient Learning, Project Tomorrow® designed and implemented an online survey in spring 2021 to collect both quantitative and qualitative feedback from Summit Learning teachers nationwide. The goal with the data collection effort was to better understand teachers’ lived experiences with Summit Learning and how Summit Learning benefits both teachers and students. The survey included questions about teachers’ views on mentoring, the impact of Habits of Success, the Summit Learning platform, project-based learning, and technology use within the classroom. Teachers’ overall satisfaction with Summit Learning was also polled. Survey question types included multiple choice items, Likert scales and open-ended narrative responses. The online survey was promoted by Gradient Learning to Summit Learning schools and was open for teacher input from March 3 to April 16, 2021. In total, 1,418 Summit Learning teachers submitted a Teacher Feedback Survey. The resulting data was analyzed to produce descriptive statistics and to reveal similarities and differences between sub-groups of teachers. The data was disaggregated by various profiling variables including grade level assignment, content area assignment and years of experience as a Summit Learning teacher. Where applicable, comparable data from Project Tomorrow’s Speak Up™ Research Project results were used to provide additional context. The open-ended narrative responses were evaluated for themes and representative statements. This resulting report provides a snapshot view of the key findings from the Teacher Feedback Study and is organized to address the following key components: 1. Profile of teacher respondents (page 2) 2. Teachers’ views on the value of Summit Learning (page 3 – 14) 3. Teachers’ views on supporting teaching and learning innovations (page 14 – 20) 4. Summary of the key findings (page 20 – 21) | © PROJECT TOMORROW 2021 FOR GRADIENT LEARNING | 1 | | --- | --- | 1. Profile of teacher respondents In spring 2021, 1,418 Summit Learning educators responded to a request for their feedback on their Summit Learning experience by completing an online survey designed and administered by Project Tomorrow. Key defining characteristics of the sampling of Summit Learning teachers who responded include: ● 85% identified as classroom teachers and 11% as special education teachers ● Grade level assignments: o 14% are assigned to elementary school Grades 4 and 5 o 50% are assigned to middle school Grades 6-8 o 36% are assigned to high school Grades 9-12 ● Primary content area assignments: o 21% Math o 20% English Language Arts o 17% Science o 16% Social Studies or History ● Number of years of Summit Learning experience: o 1st year – 42% o 2nd year – 17% o 3rd year – 21% o 4th year – 12% o 5+ years – 7% ● Community type representation: o 42% of the responding teachers teach in suburban communities o 30% in rural communities o 28% in urban communities | © PROJECT TOMORROW 2021 FOR GRADIENT LEARNING | 2 | | --- | --- | 2. Teachers’ views on the value of Summit Learning “As a result of Summit Learning at my school, I think there are two important changes. One is improved relationships with the students. Mentoring helped focus our relationship building. The other is students have taken ownership of their learning.” (Middle School Teacher, CO) Overall valuation Summit Learning teachers connect the success of their students and their personal success as an educator to Summit Learning values, pedagogical approaches and supporting resources. Nearly three-quarters (74%) of teachers say that the Summit Learning approach has a positive impact on their students. They explain that positive impact in three ways: a) their enhanced ability as an educator to meet the needs of

FAQs

Who participated in the Teacher Feedback Survey, and when was it conducted?

The survey collected feedback from 1,418 Summit Learning teachers nationwide. Responses were submitted between March 3 and April 16, 2021.

How did the report describe teachers’ overall valuation of Summit Learning?

Most teachers reported positive impact on students and connected Summit Learning values and pedagogical approaches to their own effectiveness. Nearly three-quarters said the approach positively impacts students, and many reported stronger 1:1 relationships.

What topics did the survey cover?

The survey included questions on mentoring, the impact of Habits of Success, the Summit Learning platform, project-based learning, and technology use in the classroom, along with teachers’ satisfaction.

Oct 15, 2026

Uploaded by Sarah