The 2025 Listen. Learn. Lead. State of the Student event took place Monday, November 17, 2025 at Frederik Meijer Garden and Sculpture Park.
At Frederik Meijer Gardens Sculpture Park, student leaders from 20 Kent ISD public school districts and West Michigan Aviation Academy who make up the Student Leadership Community, demonstrated to adults in the community how to listen, learn and lead during the State of the Student.
A highlight of this year’s Listen. Learn. Lead. event was the personal contributions shared by several members of Kent ISD’s Student Leadership Community.
According to a student panel made up of members of the Kent ISD Student Leadership Community, rising stress and heavy workloads are pushing some students to lean on AI for their schoolwork.
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 Report
This update provides our community a look into our schools, the students we serve, the successes, and the opportunities that await. We dive into data about our students, their achievements and education initiatives to help them succeed. And every year, we survey more students and continue reaching out to more districts, educators and families.
Click here to download the report (PDF).
Student Engagement
Student Voice
Student Perception Survey
In Spring 2023, students across Michigan, including many in grades 5-12 in Kent ISD school districts, first participated in the MI Student Voice Survey, which gauges engagement, social-emotional learning and belonging. The survey continues to expand its reach to more and more students and school districts each year. You can learn more about this process on the MI Student Voice website.
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