News & Press
ECE Coalition Featured by two Statewide Orgs
This October, the Milwaukee Succeeds-led Early Childhood Education (ECE) Coalition was featured by two statewide organizations, who highlighted the innovative work taking place within the diverse group.
Children’s Funding Project Highlights Milwaukee’s ARPA Investment into ECE
The Children’s Funding Project recently highlighted Milwaukee’s $7 million ARPA investment into the ECE workforce - and the incredible work which the Milwaukee Succeeds-led ECE Coalition did to secure it.
Milwaukee Succeeds Receives Systems Change Designation
Milwaukee Succeeds is on the right path to changing systems in Milwaukee. Following an intensive review process, our national partner and funder StriveTogether officially designated Milwaukee Succeeds as a Systems Change organization.
Milwaukee Business Journal Features Q&A with Danae Davis
In the wake of Danae Davis’s retirement announcement last month, the Milwaukee Business Journal explored her tenure as executive director of Milwaukee Succeeds - and what’s next for the organization - in a short Q&A.
Community Event Brings National Expert to Discuss the Importance of ECE
As part of their Community Engagement Series, the Community Relations – Social Development Commission welcomed education scholar Dr. Gloria Ladson-Billings to speak at a luncheon on July 28 at the Hyatt Regency in Milwaukee. The topic was early childhood education – and why we all need to make it a priority.
Retirement Statement from Danae Davis
Later this fall, Danae Davis is retiring from her work as Executive Director of Milwaukee Succeeds. Read her personal statement to learn why she’s decided to pass on the baton.
Danae Davis Retiring from Milwaukee Succeeds
Danae Davis, Milwaukee Succeeds’ executive director, has announced she will retire in late fall 2022 after leading the communitywide initiative since 2015. During her tenure, Davis helped ensure that anti-racism and community empowerment became central tenets in Milwaukee Succeeds’ strategic focus.
GMC Panel Explores Early Education, the Workforce, and Economic Development
The Greater Milwaukee Committee’s Education Committee convened a panel on July 21 to explore the intersection of early childhood education (ECE), the workforce and economic development – both in Milwaukee and across the state.
StriveTogether Article Praises Civic Infrastructure at Milwaukee Succeeds
In June, StriveTogether praised Milwaukee Succeeds for their work in uniting community leaders during COVID to address urgent community needs.
Press Release: New Survey Measures the Impact of Child Care Counts Funding on Milwaukee Providers
The Milwaukee Succeeds-led ECE Coalition recently completed a citywide survey of child care providers in order to determine what impact Child Care Counts funding has had on the industry. The new data, which was released in a report titled “Making Every Dollar Count,” demonstrates the critical need for such funding, while also highlighting the concerns that still remain for providers.