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At a recent public hearing held at the Wisconsin State Fair Park Exposition Center, education funding emerged as a central concern among southeastern Wisconsin residents. The Joint Finance Committee's session saw numerous attendees advocating for increased investments in K-12 education, special education, and related areas. “There’s still more work to…
At a recent public hearing for the 2025-27 biennial state budget, Wisconsin parents, notably mothers, were the most prominent group advocating for enhanced funding in public education and healthcare. The Joint Committee on Finance received numerous proposals emphasizing the need for increased support in education, disability accommodations, and Medicaid services.…
City Forward Collective responds to the results of the 2025 Wisconsin State Superintendent election, affirming its continued commitment to high standards, honest data, and quality schools for all students. Read the full statement to learn what’s next for education in Milwaukee and beyond.
A new EdSurge piece explores the real complexity behind school choice for families—especially those navigating limited time, resources, or information. It highlights why transparency and parent empowerment are more critical than ever.
Governor Evers has vetoed Assembly Bill 1—legislation that would have restored rigorous, NAEP-aligned academic standards across Wisconsin. City Forward Collective responds, calling this a missed opportunity to prioritize students and restore transparency.
CFC Action Fund proudly announces its endorsement of Brittany Kinser for Wisconsin State Superintendent of Public Instruction. With over two decades of experience in education as a teacher and administrator across both district and public charter schools, and a proven track record of driving meaningful change as an advocate for students and…
At age 60, William Johnson has watched his north central Milwaukee neighborhood change through the decades, from the consequences of lost manufacturing jobs to a rising number of vacant, boarded-up houses. Milwaukee Public Schools recently released a list of 13 schools that could potentially close or merge, all of which are…
Other education advocates called for the state to increase funding for charter and private choice schools. Those schools get a smaller share of per pupil funding than public schools, but public education advocates note choice schools are not subject to each of the same reporting requirements. "Nearly half of our…
When you spend every day working to help Milwaukee students achieve success, you are bound to learn a lesson or two yourself along the way. When it comes to parent choice, we have learned the following: First, any discussion of parent choice is bound to stir up energy, opinions and…
The state Department of Public Instruction in October is expected to release scores from last school year on the Forward Exam, a statewide standardized test gauging whether Wisconsin schoolchildren are meeting benchmarks in literacy and math. But a recent overhaul of the exam by the department could complicate routine efforts by state…
When you spend every day working to help Milwaukee students achieve success, you are bound to learn a lesson or two yourself along the way. When it comes to parent choice, we have learned the following:
For over 30 years, school choice has been an integral part of Milwaukee’s educational landscape. As a city, we’ve embraced the idea that children thrive in different learning environments and that families should have the power to choose the best educational fit for their children. This philosophy has led to…
Milwaukee residents, especially Black and Hispanic families like mine, are once again demanding real change and more high-quality school choices. Why do so many Milwaukee leaders treat voices like ours with passive indifference – if not active disdain?
In less than six weeks, voters will decide whether Milwaukee Public Schools gets another $252 million through a property tax increase. In a one-on-one interview, CBS 58 asked MPS Superintendent Keith Posley how the district will use that money, and how those dollars will improve student performance in a district…
In less than six weeks, voters will decide whether Milwaukee Public Schools gets another $252 million through a property tax increase. In a one-on-one interview, CBS 58 asked MPS Superintendent Keith Posley how the district will use that money, and how those dollars will improve student performance in a district…
City Forward Collective (CFC) helped knit together a grassroots network of more than 1,000 parents and school leaders tired of the inequity... CFC educated parents about the funding gap, its impact on school budgets, the state budget process, and how to advocate for the bill...The campaign worked. In fact, it’s…
In early July, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers signed a new state budget into law. This bipartisan legislation enacted a historic funding increase for Wisconsin’s students. Through this deal, public charter schools will receive a per-pupil funding increase of more than $2,500, and private schools will receive an increase of $2,000-$4,000 per…
Wisconsin lawmakers have given schools in Milwaukee, and all across Wisconsin, a historic boost. As part of a bipartisan deal, state legislative leaders and Gov. Tony Evers announced a major investment in schools across the state. In addition to an overall increase for all public schools, it includes a gap-closing increase…
