Meeting the moment

In 2021, we asked big questions: What do parents want in their child’s learning experiences? Self-Directed Education: Landmark Research on Family and Student Interests and Needs, the first national study of its kind, provides key insight into what parents want, suggesting that millions of us are open to and desire expanding ways of learning.

Parents want a holistic experience for their children that allows them to acquire a broad range of life skills.
74% of parents are interested in educational alternatives where their children are at the center of what, when, and how they learn.
Parent’s lowest priorities for their children’s education are:
- Meeting or exceeding grade-level academic standards (17%)
- Performing well on standardized tests (12%)