Nearly 80% of Gen Zers say they use generative AI tools. But their excitement is tempered by uncertainty: 41% say these tools make them feel anxious—more than those who feel excited (36%) or hopeful (27%).
Generation Z is coming of age at a time when the effects of climate change, including rising temperatures, are increasingly widespread. As these young people grow into adulthood, their views of climate change will shape the nation’s response to climate-related challenges. The Walton Family Foundation and Gallup partnered to better understand how these young people experience climate change, their worries about climate effects and their views of their generation’s future.
Organization mergers represent a complex process requiring careful planning, assessment and execution. Foundations and philanthropic entities play a vital role in supporting nonprofits through this process, providing financial, strategic and capacity-building assistance. New research documents lessons learned from local mergers, scanning existing philanthropic, legal and nonprofit resources for merger guidance, and synthesizing these insights into a set of actionable recommendations.
Every five years, the Walton Family Foundation updates its strategic plan. This strategy update highlights progress, outlines what we're discovering and where we're making adjustments to improve our work.
More than 40% of parents and voters say we need bold change in K-12 education to get students back on grade level in reading, writing and math, according to a recent national survey of 1,200 parents and voters.
Though many discussions on the challenges facing Americans tend to highlight division and disagreement, new polling shows that Americans are united on some of the biggest and most pressing issues of the day.
New research from Gallup and the Walton Family Foundation highlights how parents and schools can help Gen Z students build confidence to succeed in school and improve their mental health.
A new survey by Morning Consult on behalf of the Walton Family Foundation demonstrates the importance of promoting sustainable seafood to protect the health of fish in the ocean now and in the future.
Gallup and the Walton Family Foundation surveyed over 500 Arkansas Gen Zers. Arkansas Gen Zers are thriving at a level slightly below the national average for Gen Z, but they are more likely to say they know their core values and are engaged in several key areas of their education.
