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Grantmaking Reimagined
The Youth-Led Grantmaking Project puts youth on both sides of the grantmaking process, with teams of young leaders pitching projects that matter to them and a Youth Review Panel scoring their proposals. Ultimately, four youth-centered projects will be chosen, with each receiving a $2,500 grant.
Building a Learning Community Around Get Kids Ready
As Wisconsin prepares for the rollout of Get Kids Ready, child care providers across the state are working to understand what the program means for their classrooms, their families and their day-to-day operations. To help meet that need, we’ve launched the Get Kids Ready community of practice, a biweekly learning space designed to support providers and partners as the program takes shape.
Advocacy and the Future of ECE
This year, Milwaukee’s child care champions helped secure a historic statewide investment in early childhood education. Through community support, data-driven reports and a coordinated media campaign, we helped raise child care to the forefront of the conversation, proving that our voices have power when we speak together.
Activating our Autonomous Youth Council
Milwaukee Succeeds’ Autonomous Youth Council empowers young leaders to shape Milwaukee’s future. Through hands-on placements, training and leadership opportunities, youth are influencing policies, co-leading projects and driving meaningful change across the city.
Uplifting Early Educators
Our innovative Cultivating Strength conference celebrated and supported early educators, centering their professional growth and emotional well-being. Through bilingual sessions and wellness-focused activities, participants gained the skills, confidence and emotional tools to enhance their classrooms.
The Wisconsin Partnership: Turning Policy Wins into Real Impact
The Wisconsin Partnership is working to ensure every child in in the state has the resources and support they need to succeed. By uniting communities, sharing expertise and coordinating efforts, the coalition is focused on building a sustainable and equitable education system.