Our Youth Voice Project is excited to host a 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡-𝐋𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐁𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦 for the upcoming 𝐊𝐔𝐒𝐃 𝐁𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 this April!
High school students from KUSD are taking the lead in planning this event, creating a unique opportunity for the community to hear directly from the candidates.
𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭:
A Q&A session hosted entirely by KUSD high school students—showcasing their leadership, initiative, and commitment to shaping the future of our schools.
𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧: March 13th at 6 PM
𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: Gateway Technical College
Join us in supporting our students and making informed decisions for our community!
#YouthVoice #KUSD #StudentLeadership #SchoolBoardElection #YouthLed

Last month, Building Our Future and Higher Expectations for Racine County hosted the 2nd Annual FAFSA Summit at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside. Together with Kenosha Unified School District, Racine Unified Schools, and local post-secondary institutions, we discussed the challenge of improving FAFSA completion rates across our region.
Currently, nearly 60% of high school seniors in Kenosha and Racine have not completed the FAFSA for the 2024-25 school year. FAFSA is a key step in supporting students on their journey to post-secondary success, and we’re committed to reversing this trend. Through the Equitable Enrollment Collaborative, we’re working with partners to implement targeted strategies to drive progress toward our Collective Vision: By 2028, 62% of all high school graduates in our region will enroll in a post-secondary program the first fall after graduation.
Explore last year’s FAFSA data on our website: FAFSA Completions. 

​We’re delighted to welcome Brandon Morris back to the Building Our Future team! Starting in January 2025, Brandon will step into the role of Partnership Development Manager. With his prior experience and passion for our mission, Brandon is well-positioned to strengthen collaborations that drive meaningful change in our community. We look forward to his contributions and leadership in this key role!