The PSA Classroom Progress Report

This example of the Classroom Progress Report was created based on a consolidation of a variety of related research, and at a national level reflects the distribution of the expected responses.  PSA will begin publishing at the classroom, school, school district, state, and national levels beginning in the Fall 2024.  As we build our survey response database we will continually update this analysis, but assuming this compilation accurately reflects where we are starting, your children face the following challenges:

Curriculum Quality/Standardized Testing:
The majority of the respondents, 70% on Q1 and 40% on Q2, rated curriculum quality and standardized testing as either below average or poor. This implies a significant level of dissatisfaction among parents concerning the current curriculum and overreliance on standardized testing.

On a positive note, around 30% of parents believe that the current curriculum and testing methodology is average, suggesting that not all parents are dissatisfied with the present educational setup.

Educational Equity:
Similar to the first category, the majority of the parents rated the issue of educational equity as below average or poor, indicating a significant concern about disparities in educational resources and opportunities.

However, around 15-20% of parents on both questions in this category feel that equity in their child's education is above average or excellent, hinting that some schools or regions may be effectively addressing this issue.

Teacher Quality and Retention:
Most parents (40% on Q5 and 40% on Q6) rated teacher quality and retention as average. This suggests that while there are areas for improvement, the majority of parents believe the situation is not overly dire.

However, around 40% on Q5 and 35% on Q6 rated this category as below average or poor, indicating significant concerns about teacher quality and turnover.

Parental Involvement:
This category saw a more balanced response, with a significant portion of parents rating parental involvement as average. However, on Q7, 55% of parents rated parental involvement as below average or poor, pointing to potential gaps in communication or opportunities for involvement between schools and parents.

On a positive note, 30% of parents on Q8 rated the school's effort to reach out and involve parents as above average or excellent.

Adapting to Technological Change:
Parents seem more content in this category, with a majority (55% on Q9 and 45% on Q10) rating schools' adaptation to technological change as average or above. This suggests that most schools are keeping up with the pace of technology, at least to some degree.

However, there is still room for improvement, as 30% on Q9 and 30% on Q10 rated this category as below average or poor.

In summary, while some parents feel positively about certain aspects of their child's education, there appear to be significant concerns across all categories. Curriculum quality, educational equity, and teacher quality stand out as areas needing the most immediate attention, as indicated by the high proportion of parents rating these categories as below average or poor. This feedback suggests that addressing these issues should be a top priority in efforts to improve the overall quality of education.  

As we move forward, each report serves as a milestone marking progress or areas needing improvement.