2023 Minnesota Principals Survey (MnPS)
The Minnesota Principals Survey (MnPS) aims to elevate principal voice. These are from the second iteration of the MnPS, administered in 2023.
Reports and Summaries
The main report provides a full analysis of the findings of the second administration of the Minnesota Principals Survey, conducted in November 2023, and compares results to findings from the initial survey, conducted in November 2021.
The executive summary covers the key findings and takeaways from the 2023 survey results, highlighting changes vs. the initial 2021 survey results. It is not intended to replace the full report.
Recommendation Guides
PDF of Recommendations for Policymakers guide
This guide summarizes our research team’s recommendations for state policymakers and leaders, including legislators and the Minnesota Department of Education based on 2023 MnPS and 2024 follow-up focus group findings.
PDF of Recommendations for District Leaders guide
This guide summarizes our research team’s recommendations for school boards and district leaders based on 2023 MnPS and 2024 follow-up focus group findings.
PDF of Recommendations for Principal Preparation & Professional Development Providers
This guide summarizes our research team’s recommendations for principal preparation and professional development providers based on 2023 MnPS and 2024 follow-up focus group findings.
Policy and Practice Briefs
PDF of Culturally Responsive School Leadership brief
This brief summarizes MnPS and follow-up focus group findings on Culturally Responsive School Leadership (CRSL).
PDF of Staff Mental Health brief
This brief summarizes MnPS and follow-up focus group findings on addressing challenges related to staff mental health.
PDF of Student Mental Health brief
This brief summarizes MnPS and follow-up focus group findings on addressing challenges related to student mental health.
This brief summarizes MnPS and follow-up focus group findings about the professional experiences of leaders of color.
PDF of State Policy Changes brief
This brief summarizes MnPS and follow-up focus group findings on state policy changes affecting K-12 schools made during the 2023 and 2024 legislative sessions.
This brief summarizes MnPS and follow-up focus group findings on principal self-efficacy (or the extent to which principals believe they have the abilities and resources necessary to carry out their roles).
Contact
Direct questions to Katie Pekel, Project Lead, at kpekel@umn.edu.
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