The State of American Education During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Survey of American Public, Private, and Charter School Teachers

• In Event: Capitalizing on Online Education

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to examine how teachers and students are adjusting to new online platforms, the frequency and significance of connectivity problems, and teachers’ perception of educational quality for students. A total of 165 teachers representing 22 states were selected using a snowball sampling procedure and completed an online Qualtrics survey. The results showed that a large percent of students across the country do not have stable or any internet services in their home. Furthermore, even those that have internet, connectivity issues caused problems for the entire class. New teachers in their first five years are less likely to offer alternatives and more likely to change their curriculum due to internet access issues.

Authors

• Luria Young, Southern University and A&M College

• Emiel W. Owens, Texas Southern University