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ECE Ambassadors and Advocates Address Joint Finance Committee
Parents, early educators, businesses, civic leaders and more turned up to the Joint Finance Committee listening session on April 5 to speak out about their struggles. Combined, their experiences painted a stark picture of the widespread child care crisis across the state.
Milwaukee Raises its Voice for ECE
In honor of Week of the Young Child 2023, educators, families and advocates from across Milwaukee raised their voices in support of early childhood education (ECE). The collection of personal stories showcased the many benefits of high-quality ECE for children, families and employers, but it also highlighted the ongoing challenges.
Youth Forward MKE Reveals its Framework for the Future
“We aim to be different.” That’s what Youth Forward MKE promised nearly one year ago when they officially launched their youth-adult partnership. Now, with a cohort of nine youth ambassadors and a clear framework for the future, they’re putting their words into action and showcasing what it looks like for youth to wield the power.
Milwaukee Succeeds Launches ECE Ambassadorship
At the beginning of February, Milwaukee Succeeds took another step toward growing our community network as we officially launched our Early Childhood Education (ECE) Ambassadorship.
Showcasing Successful Youth-Adult Partnerships in Action
During their December meeting, Youth Forward MKE highlighted two local organizations who are demonstrating what it looks like to authentically partner with youth: Youth Justice Milwaukee and the United Way Community Schools Partnership.
Explore a Year in the Life of a Youth Forward MKE Ambassador
Youth Forward MKE aims to bring an end to educational inequity in Milwaukee. Our four 2022 Youth Ambassadors got a front-row seat this year as we officially launched the Coalition, created a summer development series and moved forward with the youth-generated Design Your Future proposals.