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EPISODE · Jul 1, 2026 · 12 MIN

Gen Z's sense of purpose is leading toward education careers

from The Chris and Amy Show on KMOX

"Gen Z wants to do meaningful work," says Julie Gronquist, Executive Director at Teach for America Missouri. She joins Chris Rongey and Mike Elam, and refers to a study showing 89% of Gen Z reporting that a sense of purpose is important for job satisfaction and overall well-being, which leads them to teaching careers.

'Gen Z wants to do meaningful work,' says Julie Gronquist, Executive Director at Teach for America for Missouri. She joins Chris and Mike Elam, pointing out notes from a study showing 89% of Gen Z say a sense of purpose is important for job satisfaction and overall well-being. How are educators preparing this summer and navigating AI in the classroom?

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