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Help us understand the impact of education technology
Participate in a paid ttudy from September 1 – November 1, 2025
Leading Educators is seeking participants from a variety of school contexts for a new study to understand how education technology is transforming school life for teachers and students. Your perspective will directly inform how schools like yours are supported in using edtech effectively this year.
By participating, you can help us uncover how classroom technology use relates to critical outcomes that go well beyond academics, including:
- Teacher satisfaction and retention
- School climate
- Student engagement and employability skills
- College and career readiness
This study is open to elementary, middle, or high school principals and assistant principals in public and public charter schools in the United States.
What’s involved?
- Complete a short online survey about your school’s use of various education technology tools and related outcomes.
- Optional: Nominate four teachers from your school (two eager adopters of technology and two more hesitant adopters) who will be offered an opportunity to participate in a similar teacher-facing version of the survey.
- You will receive a $50 electronic gift card for sharing your perspective and expertise; up to four teachers in your school will also receive a $40 electronic gift card for completing a shorter survey.
Why participate?
- Contribute to a national understanding of how technology supports student success.
- Gain insights into how your school’s tech use compares to others.
- Help shape future tools and supports for educators.
Ready to join?
Click the button below to begin. The survey will take approximately 20-25 minutes to complete.
Please note that the study has a geographic cap to ensure responses are appropriately representative. This opportunity is open until November 1, 2025.
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