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Celebrating Early Learning During the Week of the Young Child
From April 5-11, Milwaukee lit up with joy, advocacy and community connection as part of the annual Week of the Young Child. Across the city, families, early educators and child care champions came together to celebrate the vital role of early learning – and to recommit to building a stronger future for every child.
Week of the Young Child: A Call to Action for Milwaukee’s Future
Each year, the Week of the Young Child provides an opportunity to celebrate early childhood education (ECE) and the vital role it plays in shaping the future of our community. But this year, Milwaukee’s ECE sector isn’t just celebrating – it’s calling for action.
Second Letter-Writing Session Strengthens ECE Advocacy
On March 15, Milwaukee Succeeds hosted its second letter-writing session at ThriveOn King, bringing together early educators, providers and community members in a powerful yet intimate gathering. With 8 participants, the session fostered a safe and supportive space for open discussions on the challenges facing early childhood education (ECE) and the urgent need for sustained state funding.
Letter-Writing Session Helps Community Advocate for Change
On March 8, Milwaukee Succeeds launched its first letter-writing session, uniting early educators, child care providers and community members in a powerful push for sustained state funding for early childhood education. As Wisconsin’s 2025-27 budget cycle unfolds, advocates are seizing this moment to demand real investment in the child care sector.
A Looming Crisis: ECE and the End of Child Care Counts
Our latest report, Still Making Every Dollar Count, uncovers the profound impact of Child Care Counts – and what’s at stake when this funding expires. Responses from over 650 providers across Milwaukee paint a vivid picture of resilience, creativity and, above all, a looming crisis that could affect thousands of families.
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.