Our Youth Voice Project is proud to present a Youth-Led School Board Candidate Forum for the upcoming KUSD Board of Education election in April. High school students from KUSD have dedicated themselves to planning and executing this forum, putting the spotlight on youth voices. This is your chance to engage with the candidates through a Q & A session hosted entirely by KUSD high school students.
Event Details: March 13, 2023, at 6pm at Gateway Technical College @ HARIBO Hall. This event will also be live streamed to BOF’s Facebook page. This school year, our students have chosen to rename our Youth Leadership Cohort as the Youth Voice Project (YVP). They believe this new name better represents their efforts to help students discover and utilize their voices positively, impacting the systems they engage with daily. We are expanding the YVP from 8 to 15 students this year and extending our program duration from a 3-month cohort to a 6-month initiative. During this period, we will work closely with students, focusing on continuous improvement strategies, leadership skills, event planning, communication, and problem-solving abilities. The group will also be responsible for planning and executing two projects centered around youth voice and engagement. Please share this opportunity with high school students in your networks!
For inquiries or to get involved, contact Lawrence Kirby, our Community Engagement Network Manager, at lkirby@buildingourfuturekc.org. Apply here: https://forms.gle/hrhNmzMNHd8LpdXB7 Over the last three months, 8 high school students have been a part of BOF’s Youth Leadership Cohort led by Community Engagement Network Manager Lawrence Kirby. This cohort is an opportunity for youth to lead and engage in specific projects that elevate their voice. It provides tangible tools to help advance youth’s leadership skills in school, at work and in life such as conflict resolution, continuous improvement, organizing and event planning. Last week the students did a great job with hosting the 2023 KUSD School Board Candidate Forum. Learn more about the 2023 School Board Candidates here. |
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