The coronavirus pandemic has resulted in many parents raising concerns about their children's education, according to a survey from Education Trust. | Unsplash
The outbreak of COVID-19 resulted in many deficiencies, among which academic shortcomings are a top concern.
A survey of parents found that nine of 10 feared their children lost progress during the stay-at-home order, San Antonio Current reported.
The poll was conducted by Education Trust and 1,200 parents were surveyed. Of those who answered, 87% of them said they were worried about their children’s academic performance due to the schools being closed. These responses came at the same time as parents responded the schools managed the pandemic well.
Parents’ concerns over their children’s academic performance ranked higher than any of the other categories for concern in the survey.
The parents surveyed voiced unique concerns about their abilities to educate their children from home.
Seven out of ten Latinx and Black parents reported they didn't have sufficient resources or supplies to help their children keep up with the demands of their coursework.
One-in-four Latinx and one-in-ten African American parents said they were unaware of the resources available from the schools or districts, as they did not receive any information, according to San Antonio Current.
Of parents, 25% that said they had challenges also said they didn't have reliable access to high-speed internet or lack sufficient devices in their homes.
Four out of ten low-income families as well as three out of ten families of color also said they lacked sufficient internet access to be able to feel confident about distance learning, San Antonio Current reported.
Patricia Arvanitis, co-founder and CEO of Leadership ISD, told San Antonio Current these realizations show where there needs to be more attention given moving forward.
"As leaders think about how to best reopen schools, the views of parents expressed in this poll should provide even more urgency to focus on the needs of students who are students of color, English learners, students with disabilities and students from low-income backgrounds,” Arvanitis told Ed Trust.
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