On Weakening State Standards, and why we shouldn’t require parents to “get their hands dirty” to…The Masai greet each other with a profound question: “And how are the children?” When it comes to academic outcomes in Milwaukee, the…Aug 29, 2024Aug 29, 2024
The Good, the Bad, and the Unknown: MPS Crisis UpdateWhat’s abundantly clear two months into the MPS financial crisis is that the issues at MPS run deeper than any single person, and it will…Jun 28, 2024Jun 28, 2024
Bold Leadership Needed: Where do we go from here?NOTE: This piece first ran on 6/7 as Colleston’s Corner in CFC’s weekly Education News Brief. Sign up to receive that brief here.Jun 7, 2024Jun 7, 2024
CFC Analysis Brief: Our Assessment of the FY 2025 Proposed MPS BudgetAt City Forward Collective, we believe that a healthy MPS is key to delivering Milwaukee students, families, and residents the high-quality…May 2, 2024May 2, 2024
Reality Check: The Facts on the MPS ReferendumAs the April 2nd referendum approaches, much information about MPS funding and the district’s budget situation has been circulating…Mar 14, 2024Mar 14, 2024
Analysis Brief: Our Assessment of the MPS ReferendumMilwaukee’s vitality hinges on a robust K-12 school ecosystem — and that includes a thriving Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS). However…Jan 25, 2024Jan 25, 2024
A look at Milwaukee’s School Report Cards in 2023The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction released 2022–23 School and District Report Cards this week. These data, which also include…Nov 17, 2023Nov 17, 2023
What you may have missed in local education during FebruaryBy Julia Smucker, Community Policy & Advocacy FellowMar 24, 2022Mar 24, 2022
Education Decision-Makers: Milwaukee Board of School DirectorsBy Julia Smucker, Community Policy & Advocacy FellowFeb 22, 2022Feb 22, 2022
Actions Taken in January 2022 by Milwaukee Education OfficialsBy Julia Smucker, Community Policy & Advocacy FellowFeb 16, 2022Feb 16, 2022