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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.
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.
2025 Bright Spots
Our 2025 Bright Spots highlight the year’s biggest wins in early education and youth empowerment. From a citywide celebration of ECE to a slew of new youth-led initiatives, our brightest stories of the year showcase our collaboration, innovation and dedication to Milwaukee’s children and families.
ECE Outreach: A Q&A with Arati Hernandez
Ambassador Arati Hernandez shares insights from her work connecting with early childhood education providers in Milwaukee’s ThriveOn neighborhood, building trust, strengthening networks and supporting children, families and educators.
ECE Outreach: A Q&A with Jackie Burrell
Ambassador Jackie Burrell reflects on her outreach with Milwaukee’s ECE providers, uncovering the challenges they face, fostering connections, and creating a stronger network to improve care for children and families.