School Transparency and Safety Top Education Concerns for Texas Parents
August 01 2022 - 8:30AM
Business Wire
Parents voice priorities and concerns as a new school year
approaches
With summer drawing to a close, many Texas parents have concerns
about safely sending their children back to their local public
school in person and are considering other options.
That's according to a survey by Stride, Inc., a leading provider
of innovative, high-quality, and tech-enabled education solutions,
which found that nearly half (42%) of parents or guardians with
children enrolled in a Texas public school would prefer to enroll
them in private school.
Furthermore, with COVID-19 still presenting a health concern to
many Americans, 52% of parents say they would likely enroll their
child in an exclusively virtual school program in the fall if that
were an option.
"Online learning provides a safe, cost-effective alternative to
traditional public schooling," said Kevin P. Chavous, President of
Stride, Inc. "Every child has unique strengths and needs, and
online learning gives families the accessibility and students the
flexibility to learn at their own pace and in the manner best
suited to them."
Fueling the search for alternative learning environments are
concerns about both school safety and transparency. With school
leaders reporting nearly a 50% increase in violent threats from
students and more than a 70% increase in generally disruptive
student behavior between 2019 and 2021, more than half (52%) of
parents expressed concerns about their children's safety in a
public school environment.
Additionally, parents feel their children's public school does
not provide enough transparency and insight into student curricula
and activities, with an overwhelming majority (84%) of parents
saying they wish they knew more about what was happening at their
child's school.
"Parents have a right and a responsibility to understand what
their children are getting from their time in school," said
Chavous. "Being a partner in their education can instill
confidence, ensure accountability, and empower their child's
development."
More than two million students have chosen public school at home
with K12, a Stride company. From overall school satisfaction to
their thoughts about teachers and curriculum, more than 80% of
parents report experiencing positive outcomes with K12-powered
schools. 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.
Interviews for this research were conducted online between July
7–13, from a sample of 519 parents/guardians of children in grades
K–12 by Stride, Inc. Complete survey results are available at
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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