Parents Echo National Concerns Over Education Gaps and the Need for Supplemental Support

RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. - Aug. 7, 2025 - PRLog -- Russellville, Arkansas  – A new national survey of parents with children ages 10-18, 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 Russellville.

As concerns over learning loss, college readiness, and access to resources continue to mount, John Crawford at Huntington Learning Center in Russellville 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," said John Crawford, Owner and Center Director. "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 concern 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 the COVID-19 pandemic negatively impacted their child's education.

●      80% agree 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 changes.

How Russellville is Responding:

Huntington Learning Center of Russellville 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," said Crawford. "We offer flexible in-center, online, and hybrid learning options to support the unique needs of our community."

Call to Action

To learn more about how Huntington Learning Center of Russellville is helping local students succeed, visit huntingtonhelps.com/locations/russellville-ar

*All figures, unless otherwise stated, are from YouGov Plc. Total sample size was 843 adults with children from ages 10 to 18 yrs. Fieldwork was undertaken between 3rd - 12th March 2025. The survey was carried out online. The figures have been weighted and are representative of all US parents with children from ages 10 to 18 yrs (aged 18+)