One City Schools has won the 2025 Wisconsin Innovation Award for education, an honor given annually by the Wisconsin Technology Council to recognize some of the state’s most groundbreaking enterprises. One City was among 27 finalists nominated for the honor, across six categories, by the Wisconsin Technology Council. The award “spotlights visionaries transforming their fields through bold ideas and impactful achievements.”
“We are incredibly proud to receive this special honor in this, our 10th year of helping children enrolled in our preschools and our public charter elementary and middle schools take the next important steps in their life journey,” One City CEO and founder Kaleem Caire said. “Our schools are built on the premise that by being bold, innovative, and precise in how we help young people learn, we can prevent them from succumbing to school failure and underachievement and ensure they are ready to succeed in high school, post-secondary education, and careers as young adults.”
Awardees are chosen by a panel of judges through a rigorous application process that includes answering questions and submitting a video biography, which highlights the uniqueness of the work along with the vision and goals of the innovation recognized.
“When people see the results our Scholars are achieving, the One City difference is clear,” Caire added.
This is the 12th annual Wisconsin Innovation Awards, given out each fall by the Wisconsin Technology Council.
One City Schools demonstrates what’s possible in public education, providing an opportunity for young people to grow and thrive through innovative learning that creates paths to lifelong leadership and excellence. Located on two campuses: Madison’s South Side and Monona, One City Schools offers pre-school through 8th grade learning. More information about One City Schools can be found at: www.onecityschools.org
