The Bet We Keep Making on Local Leaders

City Fund is a philanthropic organization that invests in locally rooted “Education Champions” to drive lasting public education reform tailored to the specific needs of individual cities. As one of these local partners, City Forward Collective addresses educational inequities in Milwaukee by advocating for funding equity and accountability across public district, charter, and parental-choice schools. Led by Colleston Morgan Jr., City Forward Collective leverages data, policy briefs, and public engagement—such as radio spots and community reports—to mobilize civic support, successfully securing roughly $400 million in new funding to support Milwaukee’s students and schools. Read more