New Study: Parents Say Online Schools More Transparent Than Traditional Schools
September 27 2022 - 11:07AM
Business Wire
As many parents increasingly express concerns about what their
children are learning in schools, a new study finds parents view
online public schools as substantially more transparent and aligned
with their values than brick-and-mortar schools. Parents also say
online schools give them more control over what their children are
learning, and that teachers are more likely to view them as
partners.
“If the past two years have taught us anything, it’s that
parents and caregivers want more involvement in their children’s
education,” said Dr. Tony Bennett, Stride’s President of Schools.
“I’m proud that the online schools we serve provide the
transparency, safety, and control that so many families deserve and
have been searching for.”
The study included a survey of randomly selected families in
K12-powered online public schools and a nationally representative
sample of families in brick-and-mortar public schools, including
charter schools.
Among many key findings, the study concluded that parents of
students enrolled in K12-powered online public schools are:
- Twenty-seven percentage points more likely to strongly agree
that they have a good sense of what their children are learning at
school;
- Twenty percentage points more likely to strongly agree that
school values are consistent with their own;
- Thirty percentage points more likely to strongly agree they
have some control over what their children learn at school;
and
- Twenty-eight percentage points more likely to strongly agree
that the teachers view them as partners.
The survey was devised by Dr. Corey DeAngelis, a third-party
researcher, and administered by a market research firm in March
2022.
“School choice creates more transparency for parents,” DeAngelis
said. “This study shows why virtual schools of choice are an
important option, especially for parents who want to be more
involved in their children’s education or feel their assigned
school is not aligned with their family’s values.”
For more information about Stride, Inc., please visit
www.stridelearning.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 the teaching and learning
experience for millions of people by providing innovative,
high-quality, tech-enabled education solutions, curriculum, and
programs directly to students, schools, the military, and
enterprises in primary, secondary, and post-secondary 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
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Dana Still Corporate Communications Director dstill@k12.com
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