Connections Academy Gets Top Marks in 2024 Parent Satisfaction Survey

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Every year, Connections Academy conducts a Parent Satisfaction Survey to understand how families enrolled in Pearson’s online K-12 school feel about their child’s learning experience and the support both students and families receive from their school. The survey offers valuable insights into things that we are doing well and areas where we can improve to help our students succeed.  

More than 27,400 parents responded to the 2023-2024 Parent Satisfaction Survey, with 96% reporting that they were satisfied with the Connections Academy Program. When asked what grade they would give Connections Academy, 92% gave the program high marks.  

Other key findings from the survey include:  

  • 95% of parents agree that the curriculum is high quality, with 94% saying that the curriculum prepares students for state and other standardized tests. 

  • 92% said they are satisfied with the variety of learning activities, which include computer-based learning, textbooks, projects, and LiveLesson® synchronous classes. 

  • 97% find Connections Academy teachers supportive, with 95% saying they are easily accessible. 94% agree that teachers improve their student’s learning experience. 

  • 97% agree that the program is designed to be inclusive of all students. 

  • 92% agree that their student(s) are enjoying the program. 

Parents Find LiveLesson® Classes and Online Learning Tools Effective

In addition to agreeing that the curriculum is high quality, parents find the online learning tools effective, with 96% saying they are satisfied with Pearson Online Classroom. 94% agree that Pearson Online Classroom is improving their student(s) learning experience. 

Parents also gave high marks to the LiveLesson® synchronous classes, with 95% saying they were satisfied with the interaction their student(s) had during their classes and 93% saying their student(s) find the classes engaging. 

Connections Academy Supports Students Learning Soft Skills

Connections Academy is committed to supporting every student’s overall well-being by helping students develop soft skills. Three out of four respondents agree that Connections Academy provides students with sufficient opportunities to connect with peers and socialize virtually, including through hundreds of virtual extracurricular clubs. 

In addition to virtual social opportunities, many Connections Academy schools offer in-person field trips and other opportunities for students to meet offline. 74% of parents agree that there are sufficient in-person opportunities, and 82% say that Connections Academy provides opportunities for interaction with other families. While these numbers are high, this is an area of opportunity for Connection Academy schools to better support students and families that want more in-person opportunities. 

96% of parents are satisfied with the counseling services offered at their school. 97% agree that Connections Academy provides them with greater opportunities to be more involved with their student(s) schooling. 

Connections Academy Supports College and Career Readiness

To help students prepare for life after high school, Connections Academy has introduced several college and career readiness initiatives that help teens explore potential careers while still in high school. Students can also take college courses while enrolled at Connections Academy through dual enrollment programs.  

The response to these initiatives was overwhelmingly positive, with 94% of parents agreeing that Connections Academy prepares students for college and/or career success. 96% feel that their student(s) will be successful in their post-secondary plans after high school.  

The college and career readiness offerings enable students to receive high school credit, industry-recognized microcredentials, and eligibility for college credit toward over 150 U.S. bachelor's degree programs though a tri-credit approach. Partnerships with professional organizations such as the Future Business Leaders of America, The Home Depot, HOSA-Future Health Professionals and the SEMI Foundation further expose students to careers across industries.  

Connections Academy also partners with Credly, Coursera, Acadeum, and other industry-aligned curriculum vendors to offers students a clear path to college and career success while balancing their high school coursework.  

Parents Recommend Connections Academy

Through our flexible and personalized learning program, we are proud to help every student find success as they work to achieve their goals. We are also grateful for the community of parents, caregivers, teachers, counselors, and staff that make Connections Academy a great place to learn. 

Overall, 94% of parents would recommend Connections Academy to parents who don’t have children enrolled in our program. 

Learn more about Connections Academy by downloading our free eGuide or attending a virtual information session.   

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