The Consortium on Chicago School Research reports that teachers felt “moderately
positive” about their experiences with the Grow Network during its
first year in Chicago while principals were overwhelmingly positive. The
consortium surveyed 282 principals and 2,700 teachers of 4th- through
8th-graders in 345 schools.
Teachers who strongly
agree or agree
I used the Grow Web account
to see results for my students.

60%
The Grow class profile helped me plan my
instruction this year.
54
The Grow reports were a priority at my school this year.
52
The Grow parent report was a useful tool for communicating
with parents.

52
I used the Grow Web account to obtain additional resources
such as assessments or materials.

50
Principals who strongly
agree or agree
My teachers and I have discussed
how Grow materials can help improve instruction at our school.
93%
I strongly encourage teachers to use online
Grow resources.
92
I used the Grow Network to see results for our students.
80
The Grow parent report was a useful tool for communicating
with parents.

72
The Grow reports were a priority at my school this year.

58

SOURCE: Consortium on Chicago School Research