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How Community Advocacy Helped Secure a Historic Child Care Investment
Gov. Tony Evers has officially signed Wisconsin’s 2025-27 biennial budget, and for the first time in years, child care has taken center stage. With over $330 million in new funding to support Wisconsin’s early childhood education sector, this budget reflects a historic and hard-fought investment in young children, working families and child care providers.
Cultivando Fortaleza en la Educación Temprana: Una Conferencia Bilingüe
En colaboración con Daniel Educational Services, estamos organizando una conferencia gratuita y completamente bilingüe diseñada para fortalecer a los educadores de la primera infancia y honrar el trabajo fundamental que realizan. El 20 de septiembre en ThriveOn King, Cultivando Fortaleza en la Práctica de la Educación en la Primera Infancia será un espacio para que los educadores construyan resiliencia, encuentren estrategias prácticas para apoyar su propio bienestar y fortalezcan el campo en general.
Cultivating Strength in ECE: A Bilingual Conference
Together with Daniel Educational Services, we’re hosting a free, fully bilingual conference designed to uplift early educators and honor the critical work they do. Held September 20 at ThriveOn King, Cultivating Strength in Early Childhood Education Practice will be a space for educators to build resilience, find practical strategies for supporting their own well-being and strengthen the field as a whole.
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.