Choose to Learn 2024 is an initiative by Tyton Partners that investigates the evolving landscape of parents' K-12 education options, focusing on motivations, barriers, and aspirations of parents exploring alternative educational pathways for their children. This initiative assesses the preferences of over 2,000 parents for alternative education pathways beyond public schools and highlights the "Open-minded" parent segment, who are likely to explore alternatives for their child.
The material is a condensed report of Choose to Learn 2024, It likewise comments on how the parents’ decisions are reflective of the public educational system’s shortcomings.
Type of Material:
Reference Material
Recommended Uses:
Educational institutions
Policy development
Parental guidance:
Research and advocacy
Presented in class
Presented as asynchronous reading material
Technical Requirements:
Browser; PDF Reader (i.e. Adobe Acrobat)
Identify Major Learning Goals:
Choose to Learn 2024 aims to provide insights into evolving parental preferences and guide stakeholders through navigating shifts within the K-12 school landscape.
The initiative is published in multiple parts, with each part focusing on different aspects such as parental motivations, barriers to action, and the role of organizations called "Navigators" that assist parents in understanding alternative education options
The student will understand the parents’ evolving preferences regarding their childrens’ education.
The student will understand the different “groups” of parents and how they seek to improve their childrens’ educational experience.
Target Student Population:
College Upper Division, Graduate School, Professional, Parents, Policymakers, Education Institutions, In-service training for teachers
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
Standard English
PDF reader
-Basic knowledge of “typical” track in the U.S. educational system
Content Quality
Rating:
Strengths:
By providing valuable insights into parental preferences and aspirations, Choose to Learn 2024 offers a comprehensive analysis that can guide stakeholders through navigating changes in the K-12 school landscape, making it a valuable and high-quality resource for understanding evolving educational choices.
The document highlights the key findings and the significance of the Choose to Learn 2024 initiative, with citations that support the claims put forward in the file.
Even if it presents the results of a study, the material can easily be understood by those who are not well-versed in statistics. It doesn’t present it as if it was an article in an academic journal; it’s more for public use and understanding.
Concerns:
Lack of theoretical or philosophical foundation/background, as it presents the results directly.
Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
Rating:
Strengths:
The effectiveness of Choose to Learn 2024 lies in its ability to provide stakeholders with valuable insights that can inform decision-making processes and guide strategies in response to changing educational landscapes.
By offering a nuanced perspective on parental preferences and aspirations, this initiative equips educators, policymakers, and advocates with the knowledge needed to navigate and adapt to the evolving needs of families seeking diverse educational opportunities.
It’s very short, concise, and efficient at delivering the information it intends to.
Concerns:
As it was not developed necessarily as a teaching material (it’s more of a public document), it does not necessarily explain the learning objectives, and what the students should already know prior to engaging with the material.
Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
Rating:
Strengths:
As this is a PDF published for public consumption, and not only for the academic community, the language and the presentation can be easily digested.
The document seems to be well-organized, informative, and accessible, making it user-friendly for individuals seeking insights into evolving educational choices.
The tables and charts throughout the file play a crucial role in making the document easy to understand by presenting complex information in a visually appealing and organized manner.
Concerns:
Additional steps could be taken by an instructor to accommodate for students who have visual impairments (i.e., text-to-speech).
Creative Commons:
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