Milwaukee is a city full of neighborhoods that embrace and celebrate various cultures. Together, in Milwaukee, we can create great opportunities where students thrive inside and outside the classroom.
We are working to address the lack of equitable access to educational opportunities. Our City Year Milwaukee AmeriCorps members partner with teachers and schools to add more support and to help create learning environments where all students can build on their strengths and fully engage in their learning.
Accelerating academic growth in Milwaukee
47% of City Year students, from all 13 partner schools, increased their STAR assessment score in math over the course of the year, compared to 35% of their peers
44% of City Year students, across all 13 schools, increased their STAR assessment score in English Language Arts over the course of the year, compared to 32.6% of their peers
Engaging Families
17,830 positive phone calls home to parents or guardians to encourage regular attendance and positive behavior
116 events engaged nearly 30,000 students, family members and school staff
Partnering with Schools
91% of City Year Milwaukee partner teachers believe that City Year Milwaukee AmeriCorps members improve academic performance in their classrooms.
City Year has built a record in Milwaukee. By strengthening students and families, City Year is strengthening the fabric of Milwaukee.
With this understanding of the student experience, AmeriCorps members are able to build developmental relationships with students, a foundation necessary...
of what public schools can and should be for all children: places of learning, exploration and risk-taking, where every student feels safe and connected to the school community.
