The 2025 Voices of Gen Z study from Gallup and the Walton Family Foundation finds student engagement at a three-year high. Half of high schoolers now say school lets them do what they do best, up from 40 percent in 2023.

As Gen Z students thrive, their older peers signal rising challenges with purpose, motivation and day-to-day well-being

More Gen Zers say they feel ready for the future—but fewer say they’re thriving.

According to a new report from the McKinsey Institute for Black Economic Mobility, a strong alignment between educators and employers can help rural communities unlock new opportunities for youth.

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