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Gen Z Students Show Declining School Engagement, Survey Finds


A new national survey reveals a concerning trend in school engagement among Gen Z students aged 12-18. The joint Gallup and Walton Family Foundation study [PDF] found that middle and high school students find classes less interesting than last year, with only half feeling positively challenged. Stud...

The joint Gallup and Walton Family Foundation study[PDF] found that middle and high school students find classes less interesting than last year, with only half feeling positively challenged. Student engagement has dropped significantly since 2023, with 10% fewer respondents saying they learned something interesting at school in the past week. Despite only half of students planning to attend four-year colleges, schools heavily emphasize higher education.

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