News & Press
Finance Committee Recommends ARPA Investment in ECE
On Friday, October 15, the Milwaukee Common Council’s Finance and Personnel Committee recommended approval of a $7 million investment of ARPA funds into Milwaukee’s ECE sector.
Milwaukee Considers Federal Aid Proposal to Support ECE
The ECE proposal would help bolster the sector, providing stipends for programs and educators, increasing access to affordable housing for providers and increasing participation of men of color in the ECE workforce.
Milwaukee Succeeds wins National Leadership Award
At their annual conference in October, national network StriveTogether recognized Milwaukee Succeeds for their dedication to shifting power to community members and bringing youth to the decision-making table.
‘Improving the lives of Black male students’ - MKE Neighborhood News Service
After 6 weeks of planning, 58 Milwaukee students came up with 6 different plans for HOW education can shift to better support Black males in high school.
‘Conserving Childcare’ - MKE Lifestyle Magazine
After the start of the pandemic, some local childcare centers have received fiscal support from grant sources including our parent organization — the Greater Milwaukee Foundation.
‘Seats at the Table’ -The Milwaukee Courier
Strategic Initiatives Manager Clintel Hasan explains why Milwaukee Succeeds rallied the community around the Design Your Future fellowship.
‘Child care is essential’ - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
This Journal Sentinel piece emphasizes the necessity of supporting the local child care system long-term while highlighting the voices of two Milwaukee Succeeds leaders.
Spotlight on Youth Forward MKE - Carvd N Stone
Youth Forward MKE is asking Milwaukee youth to create proposals on HOW school can better support the educational success of Black male youth.
Design Your Future Spotlight - Neighborhood News Service
In a conversation with Milwaukee Succeeds Executive Director Danae Davis, reporter Sam Woods highlights how and why our organization is prioritizing the educational trajectory of Black male youth.
‘When Crises Collide’ - Milwaukee Business Journal
Parents and care providers were pushed to their limits even before the pandemic started in March 2020. Since, stress around coordinating care and gaps in access to quality, affordable, child care have only increased.