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The Public, Parents, and K-12 Education: A National Polling Report [April 2024]

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Title: The Public, Parents, and K-12 Education: A National Polling Report [April 2024]
Language: English
Authors: EdChoice, Morning Consult
Source: EdChoice. 2024.
Availability: EdChoice. 111 Monument Circle Suite 2650, Indianapolis, IN 46204. Tel: 317-681-0745; e-mail: info@edchoice.org; Web site: http://www.edchoice.org
Peer Reviewed: N
Page Count: 60
Publication Date: 2024
Document Type: Numerical/Quantitative Data
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
Descriptors: Public Opinion, Parents, Parent Attitudes, Elementary Secondary Education, Microcredentials, Electronic Learning, School Choice, Computer Assisted Instruction, Curriculum, Home Study, Tutoring, Costs, Handheld Devices, Telecommunications, Technology Uses in Education, Attendance, Children, Adolescents, Social Media, Educational Policy, Educational Experience, Data Collection
Abstract: This poll was conducted between April 4-8, 2024 among a sample of 2,257 Adults. The interviews were conducted online and the data were weighted to approximate a target sample of Adults based on gender, educational attainment, age, race, and region. Results based on the full survey have a measure of precision of plus or minus 2.41 percentage points. Among the key findings are: (1) In April, at least one-third of parents have a child attending a microschool or are interested in learning more about microschools. When given a more detailed description of a "microschool," parents appear to have less interest; (2) Among microschool parents, 28% say instruction is completely virtual or online, though only 4 percent of parents interested in microschooling would prefer this instruction style; and (3) Parents say the most important considerations when choosing a microschool for their child are teaching a different curriculum than the local public schools, state accreditation, and state-licensed educators. This report highlights findings pertaining to: (1) Views on K-12 Education; (2) Schooling and Experiences; (3) K-12 Choice Profiles; and (4) Survey Profile and Demographics.
Abstractor: ERIC
Entry Date: 2024
Accession Number: ED652215
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:This poll was conducted between April 4-8, 2024 among a sample of 2,257 Adults. The interviews were conducted online and the data were weighted to approximate a target sample of Adults based on gender, educational attainment, age, race, and region. Results based on the full survey have a measure of precision of plus or minus 2.41 percentage points. Among the key findings are: (1) In April, at least one-third of parents have a child attending a microschool or are interested in learning more about microschools. When given a more detailed description of a "microschool," parents appear to have less interest; (2) Among microschool parents, 28% say instruction is completely virtual or online, though only 4 percent of parents interested in microschooling would prefer this instruction style; and (3) Parents say the most important considerations when choosing a microschool for their child are teaching a different curriculum than the local public schools, state accreditation, and state-licensed educators. This report highlights findings pertaining to: (1) Views on K-12 Education; (2) Schooling and Experiences; (3) K-12 Choice Profiles; and (4) Survey Profile and Demographics.