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Mayor Convenes Local Orgs to Discuss the Impact of ECE Investments
On January 10, Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson brought together representatives from the MKE Early Childhood Education Coalition to discuss the impact of the city’s $7 million American Rescue Plan Act investment into the ECE workforce.
Vincent Lyles named new executive director of Milwaukee Succeeds
The Greater Milwaukee Foundation has chosen Vincent Lyles to serve as the next executive director of Milwaukee Succeeds, following the retirement of longtime leader Danae Davis.
Early Educator Wage Stipend Launches in Milwaukee
On November 30, the Early Childhood Workforce Stipend Program was officially launched. This investment in the ECE workforce represents an exciting win for the Milwaukee Succeeds-led ECE Coalition, which successfully advocated for the ARPA funding last year.
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.