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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.

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New Data Explores The Connection Between Gen Z’s Emotional Wellness And Future Success

In collaboration with Gallup and clinical psychologist Dr. Lisa Damour, the Walton Family Foundation looked deeper into the mental health of Gen Z students to explore the impact on their outlook on their lives, schools, and futures.

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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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Gen Zers to Their Parents: When We Are Upset, Just Listen

New research developed in partnership with psychologist Dr. Lisa Damour reveals that most young people experience happiness on a daily basis, but many also feel stress, anxiety and sadness. According to the findings, most Gen Z youth want space and a listening ear when experiencing intense emotions.

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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.

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High School Students Looking Through Microscope In Biology Class

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.

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Gen Z's Roadmap to Success: Live

This LinkedIn Live panel discusses Gen Z’s futures from the perspective of researches and young people.

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Voices of Gen Z: Live

In this special LinkedIn Live event, panelists discuss Gen Z's education and the future.

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Walton Family Foundation and Gallup Gen Z Panel

The Gen Z Panel is one of the largest and most comprehensive national research surveys tracking the attitudes of Gen Z over time.

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