More than 250 educators, elected officials and non-profit community members received an update on key initiatives happening in our schools from students from the Kent ISD Student Leadership Community. They shared their perspectives on their educational experiences during a panel discussion with area superintendents and GVSU President Philomena V. Mantella, PhD shared her and Grand Valley's vision and hopes for the future.
2023 Listen Learn Lead Highlights
2023 Student Panel Discussion
What is the Student Leadership Community?
The Student Leadership Community is a group of high school students from Kent ISD's school districts and public school academies who convene regularly to share their voice with educators and each other. In the videos below, they share their experiences and perspectives discussed during Listen. Learn. Lead.
State of the Student - 2023 Update
This update provides our broader community a look into our schools, the students we serve, the successes, and the opportunities that await. We'll dive into data about our students, their achievements and education initiatives to help them succeed.
Click here to download the PDF update.
High School in 2023
Preparing for what's next
Hope for the Future
Student Perception Survey
In Spring 2023, students across Michigan, including many in grades 5-12 in Kent ISD school districts, participated in the MI Student Voice Survey which gauges engagement, social-emotional learning and belonging. Some of the key takeaways from this survey were discussed during the Listen. Learn. Lead. Learn more about the survey and see Spring 2023 results on the MI Student Voice website.