A new national survey of parents with children ages 10 to 18 conducted by Huntington Learning Center and YouGov revealed that 70% of parents believe supplemental learning programs are essential to their child’s academic success—a sentiment echoed by many families here in South Jersey.
As concerns over learning loss, college readiness and access to resources continue to mount, Rich Bernstein, director at Huntington Learning Center in Marlton, says the findings mirror what they’re seeing firsthand in the community.
“Our team speaks to families every day who are worried about their child falling behind or feeling unprepared for the next step,” says Bernstein. “These survey results confirm what we’re hearing locally—parents want more personalized, accessible options for learning support.”
The survey collected insights from U.S. parents of children ages 10 to 18 and highlighted growing concerns around education gaps and the evolving college admissions landscape.
Key National Findings
• 70% of parents believe supplemental learning programs are essential for academic success.
• 57% of parents report that the COVID-19 pandemic negatively impacted their child’s education.
• 80% agree that schools should provide subsidized programs for children with learning disabilities.
• 47% say their child has changed their post-high school plans due to shifts in testing and admissions policies.
• 10% say their child chose not to attend college as a result of those findings.
• 35% of parents now use supplemental education.
• Building confidence, study habits and academic improvement are among parents’ top goals.
How Huntington is Responding
The percentage of parents with children enrolled in supplemental learning programs was particularly high among parents of middle school children:
• Among parents of 12-year-olds: 41%
• Among parents of 13-year-olds: 42%
• Among parents of 14-year-olds: 46%
Huntington Learning Center, with locations in Marlton and Turnersville, offers individualized programs that address core academic subjects, test prep for college and high school admissions, and specialized support for students with learning differences such as ADHD and dyslexia.
“Our goal is to meet every student where they are and give every student the best education possible—whether they need help catching up, staying on track or getting ahead,” says Bernstein. “We offer flexible in-center, online and hybrid learning options to support the unique needs of our community.
Founded in 1977, Huntington Learning Center is the nation’s leading tutoring and test prep provider. Their certified teachers provide individualized instruction in phonics, reading, writing, study skills, elementary and middle school math, algebra through calculus, chemistry and other sciences. They also prep for the SAT and ACT as well as state and standardized exams. Huntington’s programs develop the skills, confidence and motivation to help students succeed and meet the needs of the Common Core State Standards. Huntington is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
“It is our mission at Huntington to give all students the best education possible.”
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