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Most education leaders say it is challenging to hire well-qualified math teachers, with leaders serving lower-income areas especially likely to say so.
About one in three Gen Z adults feel at least somewhat prepared to use artificial intelligence at work, while 40% of middle and high school students believe they will be prepared to do so after graduation.
Interest in pursuing education beyond high school remains strong, according to the latest Lumina Foundation-Gallup State of Higher Education Study.
About a third of U.S. college students have considered leaving their program. Mental health and emotional stress remain the top reasons why.
Two-thirds of U.S. K-12 teachers are extremely satisfied or satisfied with their workplace. About one in five say they are unsure or don't plan to continue teaching next school year.
Exploring the K-12 teacher experience in America.
While 52% of K-12 parents receive regular communication about what their child is learning in math, substantial percentages report getting little to none.
Most students say their college does an "excellent" or "good" job promoting free speech and that they feel respected by other students and faculty.
Many education leaders are unfamiliar with High-Quality Instructional Materials, and most schools and districts lack an official definition of the term.
Examining perspectives on math education and curriculum quality.
Few current or prospective college students say four-year colleges charge fair prices, but most say the investment pays off within five years of graduation.
Nine in 10 U.S. K-12 superintendents regard summer learning programs as important. Most say their district will maintain or increase program funding.
K-12 parents are more likely to report negative social or emotional pandemic-related effects on children than academic or physical health problems.
Rural Gen Zers see fewer opportunities in their area for good jobs and college degrees. Perceived job opportunities influence Gen Zers' desire to relocate.
The Lumina Foundation-Gallup 2025 State of Higher Education Study finds that 25% of adults had difficulty completing their Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
Explore Gen Z's perceptions of their lives, school and their outlook for the future.
A University of North Carolina-Gallup Study finds that 25% of Black Parents find transportation to be a "big problem" for their childcare arrangements.
Gallup data collected shortly before the U.K.'s July 4 election highlight major challenges that Prime Minister Keir Starmer inherited from his predecessors.
Americans remain largely dissatisfied with the quality of K-12 education in the U.S., but satisfaction has risen slightly over the past year.
Fewer than two in 10 Gen Z K-12 students strongly agree that their classwork feels important, interesting, challenging or aligned with their talents.