It is often said that prior to third grade, students are learning to read, beginning in third grade they are reading to learn. Among other things, third grade reading proficiency is widely considered one of the most important predictors of a student’s likelihood to graduate high school and find success in their career.
 
Similarly, eighth grade math proficiency serves as a strong predictor of high school success and college entrance. These two measurements are fundamental indicators in our data dashboards, reflecting the vital stages of a student's academic journey.
 
To view the detailed data and gain a deeper understanding of the trends, click the image below or visit our School Success data dashboard. Together, let's stay informed and empower our students for a brighter future.

Kenosha Unified School District will receive $45 million in American Rescue Plan funding, via the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Fund to address the impact of the pandemic on our district's students.

In May, Building Our Future and Kenosha Unified School District partnered to hear from the Kenosha community on important priorities for use of COVID relief funds. Twenty-two community members joined sessions on May 11 and 17, 2022, to share their priorities for spending. They answered the question: How would you spend the funding to maximize learning and counteract the effects of COVID? The data in this report represents the views of the 22 community members who attended and cannot be assumed to represent the entire community. However, strong themes emerged across the two sessions. 

Key Themes:
When considering KUSD as a whole, the community overwhelmingly prioritized mental health supports for students. Additional areas of focus include staffing, out-of-school time, enrichment, and academic supports.

​See our report for how those community recommendations break down by student grade level. 

Building Our Future and Kenosha Unified School District are partnering to hear from the Kenosha community on important priorities for use of COVID relief funds. KUSD will receive $45 million in American Rescue Plan funding, via the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Fund to address the impact of the pandemic on our district's students.

We invite community members to join us and provide input on how KUSD can spend these pandemic relief funds! There are two options to join: Wednesday, May 11th, or Tuesday, May 17th. Both sessions will be held from 5:00-7:00 PM at KUSD's ESC Building. Participants should RSVP at bit.ly/kusd-esser.

​For more information, contact Lynn Debilzen, Director of Impact & Strategy, at ldebilzen@buildingourfuturekc.org or 920.629.1922.