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.

How AI Helps Teachers Build Capacity and Reinvest in Students

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.

How the education innovators at Magpie Literacy are helping America’s youngest learners build foundational reading skills

At a Little Rock school, Magpie Literacy's virtual tools are helping young students master reading fundamentals. Meet the educators using sound, structure and smiles to build a strong foundation for lifelong learning.

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.

In Alabama, a high school program helps students gain technical skills, industry certifications, real career opportunities

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

Dr. Tolani Britton and Dr. Travis J. Bristol share how their work bridges classrooms and policy to help students succeed from high school to higher education

Catalyze today announced the winners of Round Four of the Catalyze Challenge. In total, four organizations will receive $3.5 million to expand career-connected learning (CCL) opportunities and support meaningful outcomes for learners aged 11-22.

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.

Collaboration and growth opportunities keep great teachers in classrooms

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