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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.

Gen Z Attitudes
Career Readiness
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Young Gen Z man building some technology.

Unlocking Pathways For Gen Z After High School

Most Gen Z students focus on earning a bachelor’s degree or entering the workforce after high school, but often lack a clear view of the full range of career paths. With support and aligned opportunities, students can graduate ready to achieve their goals.

Career Readiness
Access and Opportunity
Teacher sits with students

The Value of AI in Today’s Classrooms

New study shows parent, student, and teacher perspectives towards AI and it's use in teaching and learning. The findings show that educators and students embrace innovation and are optimistic that AI can meaningfully support traditional instruction.

Career Readiness
Schools & Curriculum
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2024 Voices of Gen Z Study

The Walton Family Foundation and Gallup released new research from one of the largest national surveys tracking Gen Z's sentiments. The new study offers insights into Gen Z's views about their lives, schools, and future. This information may help readers enhance student experiences and help Gen Z thrive.

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Report Card 2024: New Perspectives from Students on U.S. Schools

The Walton Family Foundation partnered with Gallup to survey students across the country for the second year in a row. According to students, schools have room to grow in areas like making learning exciting for students and preparing them for their future careers.

Schools & Curriculum
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Career Readiness
High School Teacher explaining electronics circuits To Pupils learning In Technology course

Pilot AI Tool Generates Math Hints to Help Students Solve Problems

A new AI Pilot tool, The Math Hint Generator Chatbot demo, serves as a virtual tutor to help kids “get unstuck.”

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Schools & Curriculum
STEM

Advancing Education with AI

AI is here to stay. A new study by the Walton Family Foundation dives into the growing use and changing perspectives of AI in education amongst teachers, students, and parents. In these short videos, students and teachers share their views.

Schools & Curriculum
Career Readiness
STEM
Female Teacher Reads To Multi-Cultural Elementary School Pupils Sitting On Floor In Class At School

Using AI to Support and Engage Struggling Readers

The Early Literacy Interventions Tool, a new AI tool, uses ChatGPT to answer questions and design learning plans.

Career Readiness
Schools & Curriculum
STEM
Teacher sits with students

The Value of AI in Today’s Classrooms

New study shows parent, student, and teacher perspectives towards AI and it's use in teaching and learning. The findings show that educators and students embrace innovation and are optimistic that AI can meaningfully support traditional instruction.

Career Readiness
Schools & Curriculum