Gallup-Walton Family Foundation report highlights uneven school performance

The Gallup-Walton Family Foundation Student Report Card grades are in, and students gave their school the highest grades in three years. Students rated their schools a B this year, up from a B- in 2024. Scores rose from 2.75 to 2.92 on a 4.0 scale. Black and Hispanic students showed the largest improvements in school ratings.

New Gallup study finds that students have little awareness of pathways other than four-year degrees, and receive limited guidance about alternative options from parents and teachers

As AI reshapes education and work, Gen Zers in the heartland are eager to learn, but many lack access to the tools and training they need.

A new study by Heartland Forward, Gallup and the Walton Family Foundation reveals that Generation Z youth in the American Heartland are embracing AI — but feel largely unprepared for an AI-driven future due to gaps in education and workplace policies.

Collaboration and growth opportunities keep great teachers in classrooms

How is AI shaping the classroom? Hear teachers share their views on how artificial intelligence is helping students learn in new ways – while asking questions about creativity and critical thinking.

Walton-GSV-Gallup survey finds young people feel unprepared and anxious regarding AI, lack guidance in schools and workplaces

New research from Gallup and the Walton Family Foundation highlights a key challenge for rural Gen Z: While many are satisfied with their communities, limited job opportunities may be pushing them to consider relocating.

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Gen Z’s concerns about water issues cross party lines, span various regions

Voices of Gen Z study shows the state’s students have higher classroom engagement than the national average

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.

Voices of Gen Z study shows engagement in the classroom is key indicator of optimism and preparedness, yet nearly every measure of engagement declined year over year

A new Gallup and Walton Family Foundation survey finds Gen Zers are overwhelmingly optimistic about their futures, but almost half of them feel unprepared.

Research reveals techniques that families can deploy to emotionally prepare children for the upcoming school year