8/13/26 Committee on Student Achievement

The Milwaukee Board of School Directors Committee on Student Achievement met on August 13, 2026, to discuss academic standards, literacy programs, and the district's academic plan. A significant portion of the meeting focused on the partnership with Forward Scholars, a volunteer tutoring program serving kindergarten through third grade students in nine Milwaukee Public Schools. The program reported strong literacy gains among participating students and plans to expand to additional schools, with discussions on how schools are selected and how students qualify for tutoring. The committee also received an update on the district's academic and literacy plan, including the adoption of high-quality instructional materials aligned with the science of reading for K-12, professional development for teachers and principals, and efforts to improve literacy outcomes. No procurement actions, contract awards, or budget allocations were discussed during the meeting.