Most parents are in favor of allowing their children to have cell phones in school, but not in the classroom, according to new research. Here’s what else your communities have to say about hot-button issues impacting K12 education policy.
Just 33% of parents think cellphones should be allowed in the classroom, from education reform nonprofit EdChoice confirms.
Parents feel that schools succeed in balancing technology and instruction. More than 80% of parents report being at least “somewhat” satisfied with their child’s use of technology in school, including 44% who are “very” satisfied. Less than one in 10 parents feels dissatisfied.
School choice and schooling experiences
Reflecting a national trend, parents are increasingly supportive of education savings accounts (68%), school vouchers (62%), charter schools (64%) and open enrollment (70%). Support for refundable tax credits in K12 education is also high among K12 parents (75%).
When asked to grade the quality of their child’s schooling, private schools were much more likely to receive an A (48%), compared to only a third of public schools. However, an overwhelming majority of both private (88%) and public school parents (77%) rated their schools either an A or B grade.
Less than one in 10 private (4%) and public school parents (5%) gave their schools a D or F grade.
In terms of student well-being, parents are confident that their schools can address issues of attendance (76%), academic progress (74%) and technology use (71%). On the other hand, parents are less confident in their school’s ability to handle class sizes (45%), transportation and start times (46%).
Notably, just 53% of parents say their school manages safety, compared to 55% of parents who say the same about their child’s mental health.
Promoting durable skills
For the first time, EdChoice asked parents’ opinions on durable skill development. More than 80% say schools should prioritize communication, critical thinking, teamwork, adaptability and responsibility.
The good news for K12 leaders is that 84% of parents say their school does a good, very good or excellent job at teaching durable skills.
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