City Forward CollectiveCFC 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…6 min read·May 2, 2024----
City Forward CollectiveReality 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…5 min read·Mar 14, 2024----
City Forward CollectiveAnalysis 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…6 min read·Jan 25, 2024----
City Forward CollectiveA 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…4 min read·Nov 17, 2023----
City Forward CollectiveWhat you may have missed in local education during FebruaryBy Julia Smucker, Community Policy & Advocacy Fellow4 min read·Mar 24, 2022----
City Forward CollectiveEducation Decision-Makers: Milwaukee Board of School DirectorsBy Julia Smucker, Community Policy & Advocacy Fellow4 min read·Feb 22, 2022----
City Forward CollectiveActions Taken in January 2022 by Milwaukee Education OfficialsBy Julia Smucker, Community Policy & Advocacy Fellow4 min read·Feb 16, 2022----
City Forward CollectiveLegislative Testimony: In favor of changes to the state School and District Report Card system…BACKGROUND: In December 2021, City Forward Collective published an Issue Brief and corresponding opinion piece calling attention to…6 min read·Feb 14, 2022--1--1
City Forward CollectiveDespite lower student performance, more Milwaukee schools meet or exceed expectations — after…42% of MPS schools earned higher ratings because of newly relaxed standards9 min read·Dec 9, 2021----
City Forward CollectiveA statement on Milwaukee Excellence and the MPS Douglas buildingDr. Patricia Hoben, City Forward Collective president and executive director, sent the following letter on August 2, 2021 to the Milwaukee…2 min read·Aug 2, 2021----