VOICES OF GEN Z: THE LARGEST SURVEY ON THE RISING GENERATION

In partnership with Gallup, the Walton Family Foundation examines Gen Z’s perspectives on education and their future.

 

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Spotlight

Less than 50% of Gen Z students
say they are learning core STEM subjects in school.

 

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68% of Gen Zers plan to go to college
but only 22% feel very prepared to succeed in college.

 

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While nearly four-fifths of Gen Zers remain optimistic
about the future, only 21% report having “excellent” mental health.

 

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Only 35% of K-12 students

feel they are acquiring skills relevant to their future careers.

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Only 46% of students

feel positively challenged by their schoolwork. This is an 8% drop from last year.

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Between 80% and 93% of Gen Z children

say conversations with their parents about various aspects of their lives are helpful.

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