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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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Gen Z Post-Election Research

New research revisits Gen Z's perspectives after the 2022 mid-term elections.

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Gen Z is Finding Its Voice. Are Our Leaders Listening?

Explore how a Gen Z student is making his voice heard and advocating for an education system that better fits the needs of Gen Z.

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Want Solutions That Last? Invite Gen Z to the Table

Gen Z is no longer at the kids' table for the holidays or our country's future. We must listen to what they're saying.

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Mental Health & Wellbeing
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Generation Z Believes in the Power of Inclusive Collaboration

Gen Z feels like older generations and leaders aren’t focused on issues that have the best interest of younger generations in mind. Learn more about the progress Gen Z wants to make.

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Listening, Learning and Leading Across Generations of Family Philanthropy

The Walton Family Foundation is committed to redefining collaboration for greater impact. New insights from Gen Z are helping us chart the course.

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Gen Z is Changing Everything: Video

At the Aspen Ideas Festival, the Walton Family Foundation moderated a conversation with Gen Z students.

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Gen Z is Ready to Change the Future: Video

Watch Gen Z students share their perspectives on education, their futures and creating community to make the world a better place.

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Generation Z: Shaping The Future

It's time for Gen Z to be welcomed as partners in shaping their future, rather than simply bystanders.

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Gen Z is Waging a Battle Against Depression, Addiction and Hopelessness

New research reveals the depth of the mental health crisis among our youth. Before it gets worse, we must listen, learn and lead on solutions to help.

Gen Z Attitudes
Mental Health & Wellbeing