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This research aims to identify the factors influencing parents' choices of secondary schools for their children.

April 18, 2026

Factors Influencing Parental Choice of Secondary Schools for Their Children in Secondary Schools at Funakaye Lga, Gombe State, Nigeria

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This research aims to identify the factors influencing parents' choices of secondary schools for their children.
Utilized a quantitative descriptive research design
Collected empirical data from selected schools
Focused on parental perspectives regarding school quality
Identified key factors influencing school choice, including quality of education
Found a direct link between academic performance and school selection
Highlighting concerns about declining education standards in the area

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This study examines the factors that parents consider when choosing a secondary school for their children at a few chosen schools in the Funakaye Local Government Area of Gombe State, Nigeria. The primary objective of the study is to pinpoint the issue of the declining quality of education, which may have a direct impact on secondary school choice based on maintaining academic performance. Utilizing a quantitative descriptive research design, this study gathers relevant empirical information usi

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Factors Influencing Parental Choice of Secondary Schools for Their Children in Secondary Schools at Funakaye Lga, Gombe State, Nigeria

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