You can’t help the kids if you don’t know what the kids want.
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3,240,007
Students Surveyed
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831,892
Staff & Families Surveyed
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39
States
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It starts with a simple idea. If you want to improve schools, you need to listen to students. YouthTruth gives you the tools to hear what students are saying, and the expertise to act on it.
We’re a Partner, Not a Vendor
What can you expect when you work with us?
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We now have the information and expertise to better understand our students, catalyze changes, and monitor improvements.
John Boyd Superintendent, Evergreen Public Schools, Washington
Listen. Learn. Improve.
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YouthTruth seeks to empower foundations to maximize their impact by listening to youth about their experiences in school and beyond.
To be effective, we need to understand the experiences of those we seek to support. Hearing from young people in a comprehensive and rigorous way is essential to fuel improvement in education.
Phil Buchanan, President of CEP
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Research Report
The Anti-Bullying Report: Lessons from Students and Principals on Belonging, Respect, and Safer Schools.
September 2025
Bullying is a persistent problem in U.S. schools, fueling distrust and debates over punishment, transfers, and prevention. Some states are trying extreme measures—ticketing parents or suspending bullies’ licenses—while Congress considers the STOP Bullying Act to fund state prevention efforts. Most districts review policies, but few have comprehensive plans, leaving gaps that students feel firsthand. Real change requires educators, policymakers, and parents to listen to students, focus on the most vulnerable, and build school cultures where safety and belonging aren’t optional.
