Texas Teacher Poll 2026

If you received an email invitation, either click or copy-and-paste the link from the invitation.

If you were mailed an invitation, either scan the QR code and complete the survey on your phone or use the link and password provided to complete the survey online.

The survey will play a key role in informing the Charles Butt Foundation’s work in support of Texas teachers by enabling us to share your attitudes and experiences with fellow educators, policymakers, and the public at large.

Your voice matters. Participating in this survey means your opinions and experiences are heard, combined with those of teachers across the state, to help fellow educators and policymakers understand what teachers need to thrive. As a thank-you for your time, we will send you $15 for completing the survey.

The survey design and data collection are directed by Langer Research Associates, an independent, nonpartisan research firm that specializes in producing in-depth studies of current issues in public education.

The Charles Butt Foundation is a nonprofit pursuing a more equitable and prosperous future for all Texans through education and community partnerships. The organization is working toward a future where all Texas children and families live in vibrant communities supported by a world-class education system. The Foundation invests significant time and resources in programs, regional initiatives, research, and storytelling geared toward ensuring a strong principal at the helm of every school, an effective teacher in every classroom, and empowered and engaged families and communities.

Please see our public opinion research for the results of our first six Texas teacher surveys.

You were randomly selected from a list of PK-12 Texas public school teachers. The list was created using publicly available information. This is a scientific study. Our researchers designed this study so that Texas teachers have a chance of being randomly selected to participate.

Definitely not. We will not try to sell you anything if you choose to take this survey. We will also never sell or give away your identifying information.

All information we collect will remain confidential. Your personal information, such as your name, school, and email address, will not be associated with your answers. Participation in this survey is voluntary.

Your responses are kept separate from any identifying information. Responses are combined with those of other teachers across the state and reported collectively as percentages. Responses to open-ended questions may be quoted, without any personally identifying information.

No. Taking part in this study does not automatically enroll you in future research. This year, we are recontacting all past participants, but participation remains completely voluntary, and your responses are confidential. You can unsubscribe from invitation emails at any time.

On average, the survey takes about 15 minutes to complete. You may start the survey and finish it another time; the program will automatically save your work. You can even start on, say, a desktop computer and finish it on a tablet or smartphone. When you sign back on, you will need to click or copy-and-paste the link from your email invitation or use the information we mailed to you to start the survey. You will be taken right to the point where you left off.