Recognizing the Kent Isd Student Leadership Community

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Ms. SCHOLTEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the contributions of some incredible young leaders from Michigan's Third Congressional District. As the school year comes to a close, I commend these Kent Intermediate School District scholars for their leadership, initiative and community service. Their contributions provided an important perspective to community members and school leaders which will undoubtedly improve the educational experience for students throughout Kent ISD.

The Kent ISD Student Leadership Community is composed of 40 high school students from 20 school districts in Kent ISD. These students answered a necessary call to help district leaders make crucial decisions about education with an eye towards improving the educational experience of all Kent ISD pupils.

This past year, the Kent ISD Student Leadership Community was hard at work. It is no surprise that they found numerous avenues to provide their input and affect change. At the inaugural Listen. Learn. Lead. State of the Student event on October 24, 2022, Kent leaders addressed district representatives and local community and business leaders. Through sharing their experiences in school, the challenges they face, and their hopes for the future, they were able to help shape district- level plans for students' academic engagement and success, mental well- being, and sense of belonging as schools navigate and adapt to post- pandemic life. On behalf of myself and our proud West Michigan community, I applaud these students for the enduring impact that their leadership will have in their schools.

Mr. Speaker, once more I ask my colleagues to join me in commending the Kent ISD Student Leadership Community. There is no doubt that their futures are bright, and that their voices will continue to be forces for good in the days and years ahead.

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