SURVEY RESULTS
In the fall of 2023, The Art of Education University conducted its 7th annual and world’s largest survey of active K–12 art teachers in the United States. More than 1,700 art teachers from all 50 states completed the survey, providing a rare and eye-opening glimpse into the current state of teaching K–12 art in the 21st century.
What is your average class size?
On average, how much prep time do you have each day?
On average, how long are your class periods?
How many art teachers work in your district?
many art teachers work in your building?
$300-499
$500-799
$800-999
$1000-1499
$1500-1999
$2000-2499
$2500-2999
$3000-3499
$3500-3999
$4000-4499
$4500-4999
is your annual supply budget?
How does your supply budget break down per student?
Take your total budget divided by the total number of students you teach each year.
If you fundraise, what type of fundraisers do you generally do?
Question allowed for multiple selections.
Do you fundraise to supplement your budget?
Yes.
No, fundraising is not allow in my school/district.
No, I don’t have time or am able to get by without doing it.
Not yet, but I plan to in the future.
Other
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What best describes your teaching classroom experience this year?
I have my own classroom.
I share a classroom.
I teach ‘art on a cart.’
I teach in a classroom and also teach ‘art on a cart.’
Other
How often do you collaborate on arts integration lessons or units with classroom teachers?
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for multiple selections.
On a scale of 1–10, how much choice do you provide students in your classroom when it comes to choosing art materials and subject matter?
Which mediums would you like to learn more about in the upcoming year?
Question allowed for multiple selections.
Which mediums are you most comfortable teaching?
Question allowed for multiple selections.
What topics do you want to learn more about (or your district is focusing on) in the upcoming year?
Question allowed for multiple selections.
Which teaching approaches do you incorporate into your teaching practice?
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How much say do you have in the development of your curriculum? 23
I follow a general framework but have some freedom in lesson planning I follow a pre-determined curriculum.
What curriculum resources do you reference in your art room?
What types of technology do you use with your students?
Does your district provide funding for purchasing art curriculum?
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How do you report student learning?
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What kind of assessments do you use? Question allowed for multiple selections.
What is your undergraduate degree? Do you have an advanced degree?
Not yet, but I’m currently working on a doctorate Not yet, but I’m currently working on an MA, MS, MEd, MFA or Other
Which of the following factors would influence your decision to pursue an advanced degree in art education?
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How would you currently rate the professional development (PD) provided by your district?
Rate the statements below regarding district support for art programs.
Having classroom-ready resources available on-demand would allow me to be a better teacher. My district provides me the professional learning resources I need to do my job.
How often do you attend art education conferences, workshops, or webinars beyond what is offered in your district?
Are you a member of any professional organizations related to art education? If so, please specify.
Question allowed for multiple selections.
If you had the chance to take a professional development course, which of the following would be most interesting to you?
Question allowed for multiple selections.
What professional development formats do you prefer?
Question allowed for multiple selections.
What are your biggest challenges as an art teacher?
In what area do you feel there is the least amount of support from your district for the art program?
Which resource or support do you believe would have the most significant positive impact on your effectiveness as an art teacher?
selections.
How often, if ever, do you experience “teacher burn-out” (being overwhelmed by the amount of work and responsibilities that are expected)?
Rate the statements below regarding areas of support.