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.
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.
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 Project
This survey developed in partnership with Strategic EDU gathers insights on stakeholder understanding, current use, policies, and perceptions of AI in schools.
Cybersecurity in K-12 Project
This cybersecurity survey, sponsored by iboss, explores how K–12 districts are addressing cybersecurity threats as part of a 5-year research initiative.
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.
Coming Soon
Movement to Tomorrow’s Classroom
Information and inspiration to help you move from traditional learning to a more modern, student responsive learning environment
Pathways to Readiness Project
This Future-Ready Student project examines how schools are preparing students for life after graduation by exploring essential skills, career pathways, and the challenges educators face.
Coming Soon
Student School Safety Project
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.
What Drives Instructional Transformation
Speak Up on supporting your teachers in their quest to be increase their effectiveness and thus, improve student outcomes for all learners, through a more comprehensive understanding of their needs
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If you’re interested in any of our thematic research, please fill out our registration form
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.
