K12’s High School Grads Have Spoken: Future Readiness Rates Higher at Online Schools
July 28 2022 - 8:45AM
Business Wire
New study by Stride, Inc. shows its alumni have
higher rates of career skills, confidence, and success than their
brick-and-mortar peers
A new survey shows K12-powered high schools better prepare
students with career skills and for job success when compared to
brick-and-mortar public schools.
To assess outcomes relating to postsecondary and career success,
Stride, Inc. – a leading provider of innovative, high-quality, and
tech-enabled education solutions – surveyed young adults who
graduated from its online schools and those who graduated from
brick-and-mortar public schools across the US. The survey assessed
perceptions of academic skills, self-advocacy, problem-solving,
career guidance, and job preparation gained in high school.
When compared to brick-and-mortar schools, K12’s life-long
benefits come out on top, with graduates feeling better prepared to
tackle what’s next.
- 74% of K12 graduates feel optimistic about their career
direction, compared to just over half (56%) of their peers
- More than three quarters (78%) of K12 graduates believe they
are excelling at their current job, compared to 46% of other young
adults
- 71% of K12 graduates say their school taught them the
importance of a strong work ethic, and two thirds (66%) say they
learned complex problem-solving skills
“This research proves what we’ve known for two decades: online
learning not only works for students in their K-12 years, but it
gives them what they need for future success,” said James Rhyu, CEO
at Stride. “Hearing from our graduates that they are prepared,
confident, and excited about the future means we’re fulfilling our
commitment to provide clear pathways for life-long success.”
To date, more than two million students and their families have
chosen K12, a Stride company. K12’s career-focused and life
skills-oriented education provides high school graduates with the
skills and resources they need to feel prepared to continue their
education and join the workforce.
Students at K12-powered schools can pair a solid academic
foundation with engaging enrichment activities, access to career
and college prep resources, and hands-on learning experiences in
growing career fields like Business, Health Sciences, and IT.
Whether their path leads them directly into the workplace or to
higher education, K12 provides students with the skills they need
to get there.
K12-powered schools are now accepting enrollments for the
2022-2023 school year. To learn more about enrollment and the
Future Ready Survey, visit K12.com.
About Stride, Inc. At Stride, Inc. (NYSE: LRN), we are
reimagining learning—where learning is lifelong, deeply personal,
and prepares learners for tomorrow. The company has transformed
millions of people’s teaching and learning experiences by providing
innovative, high-quality, tech-enabled education solutions,
curriculum, and programs directly to students, schools, the
military, and enterprises in primary, secondary, and postsecondary
settings. Stride is a premier provider of K-12 education for
students, schools, and districts, including career learning
services through middle and high school curriculum. For adult
learners, Stride delivers professional skills training in
healthcare and technology, as well as staffing and talent
development for Fortune 500 companies. Stride has delivered
millions of courses over the past decade and serves learners in all
50 states and more than 100 countries. The company is a proud
sponsor of the Future of School, a nonprofit organization dedicated
to closing the gap between the pace of technology and the pace of
change in education. More information can be found at
stridelearning.com, K12.com, galvanize.com, techelevator.com, and
medcerts.com.
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Emily Riordan Director, Corporate Communications Stride, Inc.
eriordan@K12.com
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