Our 2024 National Educator Survey Report includes findings from a nationwide survey of 530 K-12 educators and administrators that bring attention to the critical issue of school safety, including the pervasive concerns surrounding staff safety, recruitment, retention, and their impact on student learning and well-being.

The survey findings highlight the importance of creating safe school environments that empower staff to be part of initiating a safety response protocol for any and all emergency situations. 

Key findings of the report include: 

School safety directly impacts student achievement and well-being

  ☑️   84% affirm that school safety directly impacts student achievement

  ☑️   56% report that they lose 2+ hours of instructional time each week due to addressing incidents

School safety is a key factor in educator retention and recruitment

  ☑️   77% believe school safety significantly impacts staff retention and recruitment

  ☑️   45% have considered leaving or left their job due to feeling unsafe

Personal safety and emergency preparedness are top-of-mind for educators

  ☑️   80% regularly think of their own physical safety when at work

  ☑️   74% don’t feel fully supported by their employer to handle emergency incidents

Download the report to get the full survey results, as well as actionable insights for K-12 districts seeking to enhance their school safety and security.