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A Survey on Education Systems and Student Learning

This survey explores how educational systems influence student learning and thinking, reflecting themes from Dr. Jen Weber’s work—such as reinforcement practices, reading instruction, institutional influence, and the role of AI.


Your input will help highlight challenges and opportunities in today’s education landscape.

Which best describes your current role in education or education policy?
K-12 teacher
K-12 Administrator (i.e. principal, district leader)
Higher Ed Faculty
Higher Ed Administrator
Policy maker/researcher
Consultant/Service Provider
Parent/Caregiver
Other (Please specify)
In your experience, what do classroom rewards and consequences (like grades, praise, or behavior charts) mostly encourage?
When it comes to reading instruction, what’s the biggest challenge you see?
Not enough focus on critical thinking
Too much memorization or rote learning
Teachers not trained in the best methods
Curriculum handed down without flexibility
Other (please share)
Have you seen negative effects when students aren’t taught how to think—only what to think?
How do you feel about AI tools like ChatGPT in education?
Which of these school practices do you think most limits real student reasoning?
High-stakes testing
Rigid, standardized curriculum
Reward systems that focus only on compliance
Overemphasis on data and numbers
Other (please specify)
How well do schools prepare students to think for themselves rather than just follow directions?
Do you think current education policies give teachers enough flexibility to innovate in the classroom?
Yes, definitely
Somewhat
Neutral / varies a lot
Not really
Not at all
How much do you think standardized testing influences the way students are taught to think?
A great deal
Somewhat
Only a little
Not at all
Not sure
How important is it to shift schools from compliance-driven models to curiosity-driven models?
Extremely important
Very important
Somewhat important
Not very important
Not important at all
Which area do you believe should be the top priority for policy change?
Reading instruction
Testing and assessment
Teacher preparation
Curriculum flexibility
Use of technology/AI
Other (please specify)
Do you feel your child’s school system would benefit from additional outside support for students and families (e.g., behavioral coaching, executive functioning help, parenting resources)?
Yes – there’s a clear need
Maybe – depends on how it’s implemented
No – I think they’re doing fine
Not sure

Thank you for sharing your insights—they’re invaluable in helping us better understand how schools and policies shape student learning and thinking.


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