What we do
A great Milwaukee school for every Milwaukee family.
The mission of City Forward Collective is to secure Milwaukee’s future by ensuring every child has the opportunity to attend a high-quality school.
Our four-part strategy was created with significant input from a diverse group of stakeholders. It is formulated to create and sustain the conditions necessary for enduring, significant, positive change. Together, we will move our city forward.
WE CATALYZE
We catalyze the growth of excellent schools for all Milwaukee students.
WE INFORM
We inform our community through insightful and incisive policy and data analysis.
WE ENGAGE
We engage through convening Collaboratives of our core stakeholders: parents/families, educators, civic/community leaders, policymakers, and elected officials.
WE ADVOCATE
We advocate for policies and support candidates and elected officials that champion excellent schools for all in partnership with our affiliate, CFC Action Fund.