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Building Momentum: Insights from Advocacy Session #3
The third session of our ECE Advocacy Training Series, held on November 9, brought together 86 community members and early childhood educators eager to deepen their understanding of advocacy and data storytelling. Guided by ECE ambassadors and Milwaukee Succeeds staff, participants explored ways to build impactful messages, using data to elevate their personal stories and drive meaningful change.
Driving Change Through Training: Advocacy Session #2
On Saturday, October 12, our Early Childhood Education (ECE) Advocacy Training Series continued with its second session, bringing together 48 passionate early educators and community members. The series aims to empower participants with the advocacy and community organizing skills necessary to drive change in Milwaukee - particularly when it comes to increasing investment in ECE.
Empowering Milwaukee’s Youth: A Story of Leadership, Power and Change
At Youth Forward MKE's October 9 meeting, students, educators and community leaders gathered with one goal in mind: creating a brighter future for our youth. The discussion ranged from the success of the Autonomous Youth Council summer session, to the launch of the Fall Academy and the coalition’s broader policy efforts. Together, the group is laying the groundwork for a more equitable education system, driven by youth and community voice.
Empowering the Community through Advocacy Trainings
Milwaukee Succeeds is helping parents and early educators turn their passion into action. On September 14, the organization launched its new Early Childhood Education Advocacy Training Series, a six-part course aimed at equipping educators and community members with the skills and knowledge needed to effectively advocate for change.
New Report Highlights the Urgent Need to Support ECE in Milwaukee
Milwaukee Succeeds’ new report, titled Building Foundations, explores the current challenges – and opportunities – surrounding Milwaukee’s early childhood education (ECE) sector. This report aims to reignite the conversation around ECE, emphasizing its crucial role not only for our children but also for the broader economy and social fabric of the city.
Meet the Changemakers of Our Autonomous Youth Council
On June 26, Youth Forward MKE held a pivotal meeting to explore the Autonomous Youth Council, set to launch on July 8. The virtual meeting provided a platform for attendees to meet the council members and facilitators, and to understand the significance and impact of this new initiative.