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Striking differences were found in the two groups’ responses to there being an atmosphere of trust and mutual respect in the school, with 78% of the Torchbearer Schools faculty responding Strongly Agree or Somewhat Agree, versus 62% of the faculty in the Comparison Schools. On the item, school leadership encourages the faculty to meet high performance standards, 76% of the faculty in the Torchbearer Schools responded Strongly Agree, compared to only 56% of the Comparison Schools faculty. Similarly, 85% of the Torchbearer Schools faculty responded Strongly Agree or Somewhat Agree to school leaders selecting the highest quality teachers available, versus only 66% of their Comparison Schools peers. Torchbearer Schools faculty (77% responded Strongly Agree) viewed their colleagues as being more committed to helping every student learn than did their Comparison Schools peers (49% responded Strongly Agree). Similar differences were found in the percentage of faculty in both groups of schools responding Strongly Agree to school leadership encouraging high performance standards for the faculty (76% versus 56%), the overall effectiveness of the school leadership (63% versus 39%), and the overall rating of the school as a good place to work and learn (74% versus 42%). The smallest differences were found in regard to the extent to which reasoned educational risk-taking is encouraged and supported. Only a slight majority in either group (56% and 54%) responded Strongly Agree or Somewhat Agree to this item.
Table 1
Ecology Elements
| Question | Torchbearer Schools Responses (%)Comparison Schools Responses (%) | ||||
| STA | SA | NA/ND | SD | STD | |
| Teachers have sufficient access to appropriate instructional materials and resources. | 4934 | 3940 | 35 | 813 | 29 |
| Teachers have sufficient access to technology that supports instruction, including computers, printers, software and internet access. | 5136 | 3037 | 24 | 1115 | 58 |
| The physical environment of classrooms in this school supports teaching and learning. | 5530 | 3141 | 69 | 615 | 25 |
| Efforts are made to minimize the amount of routine administrative paperwork required of teachers. | 1311 | 3028 | 1313 | 2223 | 2225 |
| Teachers and staff work in a school environment that is safe. | 6933 | 2641 | 48 | 210 | 06 |
| This school and its grounds are clean and well-maintained. | 6438 | 2838 | 1519 | 1115 | 46 |
| Teachers have sufficient access to a broad range of non-classroom-based professional personnel. | 3727 | 3334 | 1519 | 1115 | 46 |
| Teacher communication with parents, students and colleagues is supported by reliable communication technology, including phones, faxes, and email. | 5133 | 3243 | 109 | 611 | 23 |
| Teachers have sufficient access to office equipment and supplies such as copy machines, paper, markers, etc. | 5236 | 3334 | 45 | 916 | 310 |
| School leadership shields teachers from disruptions, allowing teachers to focus on educating students. | 5431 | 2724 | 79 | 718 | 513 |
| Teachers have adequate instructional time during the regular school work day to meet the educational needs of all students. | 2120 | 4040 | 45 | 2221 | 1314 |
| Teachers have adequate time during the regular school work day to work with their colleagues on issues related to teaching and learning. | 109 | 2726 | 77 | 3032 | 2526 |
| Educators in my school view time as a flexible resource for learning and modify schedules, when appropriate, to optimize learning for students and adults in the schools. | 3422 | 3839 | 1015 | 1314 | 610 |
| The non-instructional time provided for teachers in my school is sufficient. | 1414 | 2629 | 1011 | 3025 | 2121 |
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