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Student Survey 2026

How’s our region doing? How do you feel about the future?

Share your thoughts about what it's like living and studying in south central Minnesota.

Your input will help guide future investments and goals in education and employment. All responses are anonymous.
1.When you think about the region’s future (the next 10 years), you feel:
2.Overall, how would you rate education and learning opportunities in the region?
Needs work
Fair
Good
Excellent
Not sure
3.If our region were a playlist, how would it sound right now?
4.Which best describes your learning experience most of the time?
5.If you could instantly master one skill to help you succeed in work and life, which would you choose?
6.How confident are you in your ability to
Not confident
Somewhat confident
Confident
Very confident
Learn new skills quickly
Adapt when expectations change
Analyze information from multiple sources
Identify misinformation or weak evidence
Tell when content is AI‑generated
Solve problems without clear instructions
7.How often does school or training feel connected to real life?
8.When something new or confusing comes up, what do you usually do first?
9.When you use an AI tool, how often do you check the answer with other sources?
10.Overall, how prepared do you feel for what comes after school?
11.Which best describes how you see jobs and opportunities in this region?
12.After school or training, what do you think you’ll do?
13.If you chose a “leave” option above, what’s the main reason you’d leave?
14.What matters most when deciding where to build a life? (Select up to 3)
15.What makes it harder for students to succeed or finish education or training? Select up to 3
16.How is the region doing on these areas:
Needs work
Okay
Great
Not sure
Things to do for fun
Community spaces & events
Feeling safe
Parks & outdoor spaces
Leadership opportunities for youth/young adults
Feeling accepted and included
Safe routes for walking/biking
Getting around (transit/ride options/driving/parking)
Access to mental health support
17.If you could change one thing to make this region better for students, what would it be?
18.I am currently a:
19.Do you currently work?
20.In what city or town do you live?