City Forward Collective
Education Administration ProgramsWisconsin, United States11-50 Employees
City Forward Collective is a Milwaukee-based nonprofit focused on education equity and improving access to quality schools for all children. Formed in the summer of 2019 through the merger of two long‑standing school support organizations, it pursues its mission by centering family and community organizing, policy advocacy, diverse governance, and the development of strong educator pipelines, alongside an investment fund aimed at supporting promising schools and replication efforts. Its work targets Milwaukee families and communities seeking better school options, and it seeks to inform policies and governance with inclusive perspectives. The organization emphasizes building diverse leadership on boards, expanding pipelines for teachers and school leaders, and fostering culturally competent education professionals. In 2025, City Forward Collective participated in a Wisconsin State Superintendent election event and stated its ongoing commitment to high standards, transparent data, and quality schools for all students.