If you have children, you probably have noticed that there are a number of different advantages to sending them to school. It can help them develop their skills, which will come in handy in the future. In fact, it can even help them find a job later on.
Parents’ opinions about the quality of education at their kids’ schools
Parents’ opinions about the quality of education at their kids’ schools have a huge impact on educational policy. Their opinions have an influence on school choice, teacher hiring, and school funding. Hence, a lot of research has been conducted to determine what the parents of today think about their schools. The resulting data has uncovered several interesting nuggets.
In particular, the authors found that the most common problem in a charter school is the lack of extracurricular activities. A significant number of respondents said they had spoken with school staff about the lack of extracurricular activities. This is a problem that plagues many schools, albeit on a smaller scale. However, in a sample of charter school parents, more than half reported that the lack of extracurricular activities was a big deal.
While no one would suggest that a school is perfect, a majority of parents do believe that their child’s education is improved by attending a charter school. Charter schools are less tightly regulated, allowing some of the best teachers to work in them.
Effects of family structure, parenthood, and children’s education
Family structures have changed over the last several generations. The role of mothers has changed along with them. Today, more mothers are entering the workforce. This is part of a century-long trend.
In 1970, 84 percent of children lived in a two-parent family. However, today less than half do. Single parent families have also been on the rise. A 2009 study found that 25 percent of Hispanic children, and 50 percent of African-American children, lived with a single parent.
Research has shown that children in intact families do better in school. Children raised in married, two-parent households are also more likely to have better life outcomes. While these results may be attributed to a variety of factors, it is clear that families have different strengths and weaknesses.
Studies have shown that unstable family structures have negative effects on educational outcomes. Compared to married, two-parent families, children living with a single or divorced parent are more likely to receive lower grade point averages, have lower attendance rates, and are more likely to be absent from school for various reasons. They are also more likely to be asked to repeat a year of school.
Effects of shadow education on children’s education
Shadow education is a term used to describe education that takes place outside of the regular classroom. The purpose is to improve academic performance. This type of education may include full lecture theaters, small-group instruction or even tutoring through the internet. In some cases, parents are sending their children to private tutoring classes.
Various studies have examined the effects of shadow education on students. Some have found that shadow education has a positive impact on students’ wellbeing while others have reported negative impacts. There has been a call for further study of this topic.
Researchers have also attempted to determine what type of shadow education is most effective in improving student achievement. One of the most popular theories is that parental income and education are important factors in determining the use of this type of tutoring.
Another hypothesis is that the quality of teaching is a good indicator of whether students will benefit from this type of tutoring. However, the relationship between these two variables does not appear to be very robust. Moreover, the correlation is not high enough to suggest that teaching quality has a large effect on the prevalence of shadow education.
Long-term benefits of children’s education
It’s a fact that high-quality preschool programs provide long-term benefits to students. Children who have been exposed to such early education are less likely to drop out of school and to require special education as adults. As a result, they are more likely to hold a job and have a higher earning capacity. They are also more likely to be attentive and calm.
Studies on children’s early learning programs have shown that these children are better equipped to cope with emotions. In addition, they are more likely to have a sense of self, and to enjoy learning. The social skills they develop in preschool are essential for their success in adolescence.
These skills help children build positive relationships with others and develop self-esteem. They also enable them to make healthy emotional choices and to develop a sense of community engagement.
A number of studies have found that children who participate in quality preschool programs have lower dropout rates and higher earning potential as adults. For example, a study conducted by Harvard economist David Deming found that children who were enrolled in Head Start were eight percentage points less likely to be out of school or unemployed.