THE FUTURE OF EDUCATION STARTS HERE

Discover what students, parents, and educators are saying in the nation’s largest survey on Gen Z’s education experience.
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Recent Findings

America’s schools received a 2.92 GPA.

The upward tick from last year’s 2.75 GPA shows signs of progress since the pandemic, underscoring the opportunities for improvement.

All 10 scored areas received higher ratings this year than last.
The biggest increase in students’ A grades was in how well schools teach skills relevant to their futures, though it still ranks among the lowest-rated areas overall.

 

Career exploration and excitement about learning remain the lowest-rated areas.
Both received a 2.54 or B- from students. Close behind were teaching skills relevant to students’ futures and adapting to students’ unique learning needs.

2025 Report Card: America’s Schools Graded by Students

Students raised America’s school grade from B- to B this year, marking the first improvement since the poll began.

In the News

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New poll shows American students rate schools better in 2025

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Finding Their Path: How One School Helps Students Thrive by Doing

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AI + Human Tutors = A New Equation for Math Success

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Toys, Tools, & Times Tables: Alabama Students Give New Meaning to 'Hands-On' Math Learning

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Rebuilding After Disaster: A School’s Comeback Story

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