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Next Door Policy Council Advocates for Head Start on Capitol Hill
Lendraia Hughlett and Brittany Gowie, leaders of the Parent Policy Council at Next Door, recently embarked on a transformative advocacy trip to Washington, DC, along with William Hill, Next Door’s Deputy Director of Early Childhood Education, and Donna Morris, Next Door’s Director of Family Engagement and Enrollment. Their experiences highlight the power of parent advocacy […]
Governor Tony Evers Visits Next Door Milwaukee
On February 13th, 2025, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers, accompanied by Department of Children and Families Secretary Jeff Pertl and WI State Representative Supreme Moore Omokunde, visited Next Door Milwaukee’s Capitol Drive location as part of his statewide tour of Head Start organizations. The visit aimed to highlight the importance of early childhood education, the impact […]
2021 “If You Give a Child a Book” Campaign
Next Door was the beneficiary of the “If You Give a Child a Book” campaign this year from TMJ4 News and the Scripps Howard Foundation.
Wisconsin Dept. of Workforce Development Profiles Next Door Teacher
Next Door Associate Teacher, Courtney Calhoun, is working hard to advance her career in early childhood education through a new statewide apprenticeship program.
BizTimes recognizes Next Door Finance Director Erica Horton
Next Door’s Erica Horton was selected as one of the 2021 Rising Stars in Finance and Accounting from the BizTimes.
WTMJ 620 highlights Books for Kids at Next Door
Next Door appeared on WTMJ 620 News Radio to talk about our Books for Kids program and the importance of reading early on in a child’s life.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel features Books for Kids 30th Birthday
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel profiles the impact of Next Door’s Books for Kids program celebrating 30 years this summer!
Next Door President honored with BizTimes Notable Women in Education
The BizTimes honors Next Door’s President Dr. Tracey Sparrow for her educational leadership over her 25-year career in the field.
TMJ4 features Books for Kids 30th Birthday Celebration!
Next Door appeared on TMJ4 to talk about the 30th birthday of our Books for Kids program and how the community can get involved.
Milwaukee Courier covers 2021 Virtual Walk for Children
Next Door’s 2021 Virtual Walk for Children takes place May 22-28. You can learn more about it and how to get involved in this article from Milwaukee Courier.