Summary:
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Decline in Engagement
A Gallup and Walton Family Foundation survey shows Gen Z students, aged 12-18, are less engaged in school compared to last year. Only half feel positively challenged by their classes. -
Gap Between College-Bound and Non-College-Bound
Non-college-bound students feel especially disconnected, with only 41% finding schoolwork challenging compared to 55% of their college-bound peers. -
College vs. Vocational Focus
While 68% of high schoolers hear a lot about college, only 23% hear the same about vocational alternatives, despite only half planning to attend a four-year college.
Read more at: Gallup and Walton Family Foundation Survey
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