What Teachers Need to Thrive and Help Their Students Succeed in the Future
To improve student outcomes for Gen Zers and beyond, the Walton Family Foundation partnered with Gallup to ask nearly 2,000 public K-12 teachers what they need to stay and thrive in the profession.

What Do Teachers Need to Help Students Succeed in the Future?
Teachers say the job has become more challenging, especially with post-pandemic-related complications. These teachers share their insights on the factors contributing to retaining and enabling teachers to prepare students for a great future.
Read Insights About the Walton Family Foundation-Gallup Research
April 29, 2025
Walton Family Foundation-Gallup research highlights what drives teachers’ job satisfaction and how that connects to classroom engagement and confidence in students’ futures