The Speak Up Project
Project Tomorrow’s Speak Up Research Project is an array of input opportunities and networks open to K–12 schools and districts’ students, families, teachers, and administrators. Over the past two decades, more than 30,000 schools have used Speak Up data to make meaningful educational changes. By gathering this data, educational leaders can identify and address digital equity gaps, design targeted professional development to support teachers, and make informed decisions based on actual student and educator experiences.
Have questions or want to learn more contact Research Operations Chief, Michelle Green.
Speak up is a free resource for all US schools. Check out our latest research opportunities. We look forward to working with you and helping to improve the educational experience for all students!
Overview
Thematic Research
Our thematic research is inclusive of an array of topics and is open to K–12 students, families, teachers, and administrators. These free, online surveys help schools and districts gather valuable local data to better understand the needs and perspectives of their stakeholders. Select the survey that aligns with your priorities and start gathering the insights your stakeholders need.
Participants’ responses are confidential, and schools receive national comparative data to support planning, program development, and policy discussions. Over 30,000 schools have used Speak Up data to inform decisions at the local, state, and national levels.
AI in K-12 Education
This survey developed in partnership with Strategic EDU gathers insights on stakeholder understanding, current use, policies, and perceptions of AI in schools.
Elevating Communication for Student Success
The survey developed in partnership with ClassDojo for Districts, explores key trends in school-to-home engagement and communication.
Engagement Equation
Aligning Students, Families, and Educators for Success.This project explores the connections between student engagement, family involvement and instructional practices to support better attendance, retention and new family enrollments
Learning with Technology
This research gathers insights through targeted surveys exploring connectivity, technology integration, and digital skills to help district leaders develop and report on strategic goals for educational technology while benchmarking against national trends and peer districts.
Movement to Tomorrow’s Classroom
Information and inspiration to help you move from traditional learning to a more modern, student responsive learning environment
Climate Survey: School Safety
Speak Up on School Safety, in partnership with the SOS Foundation, gives schools a chance to hear directly from students and teachers about campus safety and preparedness for emergencies.
If you’re interested in any of our thematic research, please fill out our registration form
National Surveys
Your individual responses are completely confidential and secure—we only work with summary-level data.
National Educator Speak Up
The National Educator Speak Up survey from Project Tomorrow gives educators like you a voice in shaping the future of education. Share your perspectives on how teaching and learning are evolving and what changes may be needed to better support today’s students.
National Administrator Speak Up
Project Tomorrow invites school and district administrators to participate in research exploring how students learn today and what the classrooms of tomorrow could look like. Since 2003, our Speak Up Research Project has amplified the voices of K-12 stakeholders in education decision-making at local, state, and national levels.
Cybersecurity
The Speak Up National Cybersecurity Survey, a partnership with iboss, focuses on how K-12 school districts are responding to cybersecurity risks and threats. This project is part of a 5-year research effort to help K-12 districts address the real threats of cyberattacks on network infrastructure and data assets.
Tomorrow’s Classroom Project – Powered by Speak Up
This project is a unique opportunity for a select group of 25 U.S. K-12 school districts to foster meaningful engagement and impact within a collaborative network.
This project allows districts to customize their research approach to define the modern classroom in 2025-2026 and discover what types of learning experiences have the greatest potential to inspire, engage, and empower today’s students. The project will measure how evolving educational practices and learning environments influence:
- Teacher effectiveness
- Student outcomes
- Family engagement
This project is launching with a select cohort of districts, and participation is based on available capacity. If your district is interested in participating, please contact:
Sam Schroeder, sschroeder@tomorrow.org.
Leading Toward Tomorrow Project – Powered by Speak Up
This project is designed to support statewide educational innovation. Through a collaborative partnership with Project Tomorrow, each participating state will receive comprehensive support to lead a cohort of school districts through a structured research and innovation process. This initiative is grounded in data, driven by collaboration, and tailored to each state’s unique educational goals.
This project is:
- Equity-Focused: Ensures all students have access to future-ready learning.
- Research-Driven: Informed by the voices of students, educators, administrators, and families.
- Action-Oriented: Designed to produce meaningful insights and practical strategies for school and district leaders.
If your state is interested in participating, please contact:
Michelle Green mgreen@tomorrow.org.
Want to learn more about Project Tomorrow’s Speak Up Project?
Questions? Email: speakup@tomorrow.org
Each year, the Speak Up Research Project asks K-12 students, parents and educators about the role of technology for learning in and out of school.
