Americans who believe someone would listen to their ideas are more than twice as likely to feel motivated to give back to their communities, but just 1 in 3 expect to be heard
Americans believe in their communities and want to help make them better. But new research from Gallup and the Walton Family Foundation reveals a gap between that desire to contribute and people's confidence that their voices matter.
Gallup survey finds only 1 in 3 K-12 educators feels a strong sense of mattering at school, with fewer than half of undervalued staff planning to remain in education
New research from the Walton Family Foundation, Gallup and The Mattering Institute highlights the importance of helping educators feel valued and supported at school. Only 1 in 3 K-12 educators say they feel they matter a great deal. Among those who feel they matter little or not at all, 68% report frequent burnout and fewer than half expect to remain in education long term.
Human Nature spotlights solutions protecting water and strengthening local economies, from Arkansas Delta wetlands to Iowa farm fields and Mexican fishing communities
Nature-based solutions help people meet the challenges of climate change while also building long-term resilience. From the Alluvial Valley in Mississippi to Helper City, Utah, to the Gulf of Mexico, people are working with nature and finding ways to grow together. These case studies are also calls to action. They show what is possible when people work with nature to create change in communities.
The latest research from the Walton Family Foundation and Gallup’s Teaching for Tomorrow series highlights what teachers say they need to make technology support teaching and learning in the classroom.
