Reports on widespread impact

Hear from district admin and school leaders about the power of using Sown To Grow to strengthen student support, improve well-being, and transform culture.

How one district decided to rewrite its story

Empowered by new leadership, SUSD began to prioritize listening, transparency, and whole child well-being in order to transform experiences for students, staff, and families. As a result of these improvements...

  • 44 community-informed initiatives are driving transparent change—tracked publicly with progress artifacts
  • Whole child strategies, including 80,000+ student well-being reflections, are building stronger connections and earlier support.
  • Graduation is up, absenteeism is down—early indicators show promise for lasting, systemic impact.
Explore SUSD's inspiring journey and how they're laying a foundation for long-term change.
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