Who we are
OUR TEAM
We are a team of school leaders, educators, and passionate advocates working together to eliminate educational inequity and ensure every child has access to a great school.
OUR BOARD
We are a community of leaders with diverse viewpoints and backgrounds from across Milwaukee, joining to focus on improving outcomes for our city’s children.
OUR BELIEFS
The mission of City Forward Collective is to secure Milwaukee's future by transforming the city's educational ecosystem. We envision a city where every Milwaukee child receives an excellent education that prepares them to thrive at the high-quality school of their choice.
CORE VALUES
IMPACT – We are guided by data and results; we set goals, we plan & execute at the highest level, and we evaluate & reflect.
EQUITY – We believe every child should receive an excellent education that prepares them to thrive, regardless of their identity or background.
JUSTICE – We boldly speak out and courageously fight to dismantle unjust systems impacting our city's students.
COMMUNITY – We serve our city and its children, drawing on the collective assets, knowledge, and wisdom of the community.
GUIDING PRINCIPLES
CHILDREN FIRST: Every child is capable, and children must be at the center of how we make decisions and design systems.
POWER OF SCHOOLS: High-quality schools transform students’ lives and prepare them for success in life.
CHOICES FOR FAMILIES: Families must have access to schools that best cultivate each child’s unique talents, recognizing that choice is a means to quality.
ACCOUNTABILITY FOR OUTCOMES: Those entrusted with the care and education of our city’s children are responsible for delivering promised outcomes.
AUTONOMY IN APPROACH: Educators closest to students must have the authority, flexibility, and resources they need to deliver a high-quality education