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Equipping Educators for Lasting Impact
Milwaukee Succeeds is ensuring that the city’s early educators have everything they need to thrive – not just in their classrooms but as leaders in their communities. In 2024, this support came in the form of trainings, which focused on two critical areas: equipping educators with the tools to improve their well-being and empowering them to act as advocates for lasting change.
High School Success Highlights
Here in Milwaukee, we’re working to ensure every high school student has the resources and opportunities to thrive. From funding youth programs to creating tools that empower young leaders, these stories from throughout the year highlight how we’re driving success for our city’s students.
Director’s Message: Empowering Youth and Community
Milwaukee Succeeds’ executive director, Vincent Lyles, reflects on our collective efforts and the significant strides we are making in our mission to empower youth and strengthen our community.
Activating our Youth: Inside the Autonomous Youth Council
This summer, 26 young people from across Milwaukee gathered together to forge a path toward a brighter future. These passionate individuals formed the inaugural cohort of our Autonomous Youth Council (AYC), a groundbreaking initiative designed by youth, for youth. Fueled by the insights of over 300 youth and community members, the AYC is a paid opportunity that aims to empower young advocates to actively engage in and shape the decisions that affect them.
Introducing: Data Equity Standards
Milwaukee Succeeds is proud to introduce our Data Equity Standards, a commitment to ethical, community-centered data practices. Acknowledging Milwaukee’s history and the impact of racism on our city, these standards prioritize responsible data collection, accountable reporting and community engagement.
Amplifying Voices: Highlights from Advocacy Session #4
On December 14, more than 80 early childhood educators and community members logged on to learn how to advocate for what matters most: their children, their profession and the future of ECE in Milwaukee. The day marked the fourth session of the ECE Advocacy Training Series, a program designed to equip participants with the skills and confidence needed to push for change in the ECE sector.