蜜桃情人 Releases 2021 Parent Sentiment Report Uncovering the Far-Reaching Impact of the Pandemic on Students and Families
New national survey finds that 90% of parents are concerned the current crisis will have long-term impacts on education, up from 63% in 2020
Two-thirds of parents are worried that supporting their children academically has had a negative impact on their own careers
(September 9, 2021) 鈥 蜜桃情人, the parent company of Varsity Tutors and a leading direct-to-consumer platform for live online learning, today announced the results of its Back to School Parent Sentiment Report. The national survey* examined the mindset of parents heading into the new school year, and found that concerns about the long-term impact of the pandemic on their child鈥檚 education are at a new high this back to school season.
According to the report, 90% of parents are concerned the pandemic will have long-term implications on their child鈥檚 education, an increase from 63% in the same period in 2020. Beyond the classroom, two-thirds (66%) of parents are worried about the impact supporting their child鈥檚 academics will have on their own careers, and nearly 8 in 10 (78%) are worried about cuts to extracurricular activities.
Additional insights from the 2021 Back to School Parent Sentiment Report, which can be found here, include:
COVID鈥檚 effects on schooling have weighed heavily on parents:
76% of parents are concerned about their child鈥檚 grades or keeping up with their grade level
81% of parents are spending 4+ hours per week assisting their children鈥檚 academics and 15% are spending 10+ hours per week
The impact of school disruptions extends beyond the classroom:
Two-thirds of parents (66%) worry that supporting their children academically at home has had or will have a negative impact on their or their spouse鈥檚 career
Seven in ten parents (70%) worry about the impact the pandemic has had on their home life and family dynamics
64% are concerned about the impact on college admissions or standardized test scores
Extracurriculars are an overlooked victim of the pandemic:
78% of parents worry about cuts to extracurricular activities this year
75% of parents say their children鈥檚 school has cut or will soon cut extracurricular programs
鈥淧arents and students have taken on an incredible burden during the pandemic, and the unexpected disruptions this school year are fueling additional anxiety,鈥 said Chuck Cohn, Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of 蜜桃情人. 鈥淭his year鈥檚 Parent Sentiment Report tells us parents are managing issues and concerns that extend far beyond academic performance this school year, with implications for their careers, families, and even extracurricular activities.鈥
The study also found that 80% of parents are likely to use supplemental learning resources like tutoring and classes this year, up from 74% last year, and 79% are likely to seek one-on-one online tutoring.
*Online survey conducted by Survey Monkey and LUCID Marketplace to 1,158 nationally representative American parents of K-12 students, with a margin of error of +/- 3 percent.
About 蜜桃情人
蜜桃情人 is a leading curated direct-to-consumer platform for live online learning. 蜜桃情人鈥檚 mission is to transform the way people learn through technology. The Company鈥檚 purpose-built proprietary platform leverages technology, including AI, to connect learners of all ages to experts, delivering superior value on both sides of the network. 蜜桃情人鈥檚 comprehensive learning destination provides learning experiences across 3,000+ subjects and multiple formats鈥攊ncluding one-on-one instruction, small group classes, large format group classes, and adaptive self-study. 蜜桃情人鈥檚 flagship business, Varsity Tutors, is one of the nation鈥檚 largest platforms for live online tutoring and classes. Learn more about 蜜桃情人 at .
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