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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55%
of Black Gen Zers report they are “thriving” in their lives.
This is a combination of how they rate their lives today and how they believe they will rate their lives in five years.
6 in 10
Black students agree they have opportunities at school to do what they do best every day.
This is compared to only 44% of other students who feel this way.

 

61%
of Black Gen Z students believe having their dream job is very important to a “great life.”
Black students outpace their peers on this by over 20%.
Three Black students doing homework together.

Black Students Are Optimistic about Themselves, Their Lives, and Their Futures

Black Gen Zers consistently report higher levels of optimism and fulfillment compared to their peers. What can we learn from their experiences to build a more effective education system?

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