Gen Z Students Receive Disappointing Grades on End of Year Report Card

Young individuals from Generation Z have expressed dissatisfaction with their school’s performance in terms of skills-based learning and career-oriented curriculum, indicating a shift towards a stronger focus on education with practical applications.

The latest “end of year report card” compiled by Gallup in collaboration with the Walton Family Foundation involved a survey of over 2,000 students in grades 5 to 12. They collectively assigned their schools an overall grade of “B-,” consistent with the rating from the previous year.

However, students aged 12 to 19 differed in their assessments, influenced by their household income. Students from lower-income backgrounds rated their schools with a “B-,” while those from higher-income families gave a “B” grade.

According to Stephanie Marken, a senior partner at Gallup focusing on U.S. research, the students’ “neutral” responses raise concerns, especially among those from lower-income households who may lack the necessary support to excel academically.

Marken expressed her worry, saying, “At a time when educational experiences should be exceptional, students consistently deliver neutral evaluations on critical criteria for success.”

The breakdown of students’ evaluations for this year is as follows:

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