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2024
Voice of Educators Survey

How flexible learning spaces can support today’s learning recovery 

In partnership with EdWeek Research Center, School Outfitters surveyed educators around the country. Find out how they are prioritizing flexible learning spaces to accelerate learning recovery. Get this exclusive report today! 

2024
Voice of Educators Survey

How flexible learning spaces can support today’s learning recovery

In partnership with EdWeek Research Center, School Outfitters surveyed educators around the country. Find out how they are prioritizing flexible learning spaces to accelerate learning recovery. Get this exclusive report today! 

2024 Voice of Educators Survey
Educators spoke.
We listened.

Find out why educators prefer flexible learning spaces. Get the details on their top choices in room designs and school furnishings that can aid learning recovery. Then get inspired!  

 

Three top trends

Number 1

Learning recovery is happening right now—and can be accelerated in new ways 

Number 2

Flexible learning spaces can support student learning and achievement 

Number 3

Educators prefer deconstructed classrooms and flexible learning spaces 

The flexible and versatile furniture "sends a message” about students “value, and that they are important...it sends the message ‘you are worth it.’”

Matt Dudek, Director of Special Education
Halcyon School, Boulder, CO 

 

The flexible and versatile furniture "sends a message” about students “value, and that they are important...it sends the message ‘you are worth it.’”

Matt Dudek, Director of Special Education
Halcyon School, Boulder, CO 

 

63%

of teachers with flexible learning spaces say they are better and more effective teachers

76%

of teachers with flexible learning spaces agree their learning spaces support students' experiences

73%

of administrators with flexible learning spaces believe they support student learning achievement

 

63%

of teachers with flexible learning spaces say they are better and more effective teachers

76%

of teachers with flexible learning spaces agree their learning spaces support students' experiences

73%

of administrators with flexible learning spaces believe they support student learning achievement

 

Educators prioritize flexible learning spaces

three circles containing a pie chart, an early learning classroom, and two girls

The Big 5

How schools are planning to invest in learning spaces

40% Calming spaces
33% STEM rooms
33% Core classrooms
31% Inclusive learning spaces
28% Career and technical education

Educators prioritize flexible learning spaces

three circles containing a pie chart, an early learning classroom, and two girls

The Big 5

How schools are planning to invest in learning spaces

40% Calming spaces
33% STEM rooms
33% Core classrooms
31% Inclusive learning spaces
28% Career and technical education
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