Springfield Public Schools utilizes ThoughtExchange to learn what participants really think about various topics. Participants confidentially share their thoughts and objectively rate each others' responses and ideas. ThoughtExchange allows the district to identify common themes and differing perspectives. The district does an analysis of the information collected to determine its alignment with our goals and to drive any needed changes.

ThoughtExchange Summaries

Back to School 2023
- The question: As we begin the second week of the new school year, what is working well and what could be improved? View the results here.
2023-2024 Community Engagement Plan
- The question: As Springfield Public Schools develops a community engagement plan for the 2023-2024 school year, what feedback do you have to ensure the plan meets your needs? View results here.
ESSER III Funds Utilization Feedback
- The question: What might utilization of additional ESSER III funds look like in your building or department? Participation included 133 individuals who shared 236 thoughts and 768 ratings. View the full report on the exchange here.
First Week of School Feedback
- The question: Now that we have started the new school year, what do you think is working well and what are areas that could be improved? Participation included 3,567 individuals who shared 4,750 thoughts and 74,793 ratings. View the full report on the exchange here.
Good Morning Springfield Feedback
- The question: What are the most important things I should know to be successful in my role as superintendent of Springfield Public Schools? Participation included 34 individuals who shared 37 thoughts and 297 ratings. View the full report on the exchange here.
Learn Lead Succeed Feedback
- The question: From your perspective as an SPS leader, what are the most important things I need to know to support you and make this a successful year? Participation included 151 individuals who shared 264 thoughts and 2,583 ratings. View the full report on the exchange here.
New Teacher Induction Feedback
- The question: What support might you need as an experienced educator new to SPS? Participation included 51 individuals who shared 66 thoughts and 130 ratings. View the full report on the exchange here.
North Springfield Rotary Feedback
- The question: What are the most important topics or skills SPS University should focus on to help students and their families feel supported and engaged? Participation included 12 individuals who shared 15 thoughts and 33 ratings. View the full report on the exchange here.
Senior Leadership Team Feedback
- The question: As you consider today's Senior Leadership Team meeting, what went well and what should be improved (format, content, etc.) as we plan for the November meeting? Participation included 7 individuals who shared 14 thoughts and 19 ratings. View the full report on the exchange here.
SPS University
- The question: What are the most important topics or skills SPS University should focus on to help families and the community feel supported and engaged? Participation included 306 individuals who shared 305 thoughts and 6,772 ratings. View the full report on the exchange here.

ThoughtExchange Summaries

Back to School 2023

2023-2024 Community Engagement Plan

ESSER III Funds Utilization Feedback

First Week of School Feedback

Good Morning Springfield Feedback

Learn Lead Succeed Feedback

New Teacher Induction Feedback

North Springfield Rotary Feedback

Senior Leadership Team Feedback

SPS University