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How the American Rescue Plan Impacts Tacoma

by GrAdTaComa March 22, 2021

Tacoma is allocated to receive $63 million from the American Rescue Plan to support the community with relief from the pandemic.

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March 22, 2021
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A Fair Start for Early Learners

by GrAdTaComa February 24, 2021

Join our partners at Project Child Success and Washington Communities for Children in highlighting the need for increased investments in early learning across the state

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February 24, 2021
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Take Action to Expand College Bound Access

by GrAdTaComa February 17, 2021

With all students opted into the College Bound Scholarship, we are relieving an unnecessary burden for many of our school staff, students, and families. SB-5321 has the potential to support communities across the state to increase their college-going culture and college enrollment rates.

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February 17, 2021
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Last Policy Push as Cutoff Date Nears

by GrAdTaComa February 8, 2021

The policy cutoff date is only one week away! This means that any bills that haven’t passed out of their policy committee will not move forward this session.

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February 8, 2021
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A Month of Raising Community Voices

by GrAdTaComa February 1, 2021

We call on our partners, friends, and advocates to join our collective voices during the month of February to build a Tacoma that justly serves our students.

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February 1, 2021
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Bill Aims to Give all Kids a Fair Start

by GrAdTaComa January 22, 2021

The Fair Start of Kids Act would make early learning – including childcare, preschool, and programs for infants and toddlers – more affordable and accessible for families and more sustainable for providers, who are typically women of color.

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January 22, 2021
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Lawmakers Prioritize Youth Development & Introduce Equitable Policies

by GrAdTaComa January 15, 2021

Gov. Inslee is calling for education related programs to be maintained – a noticeable divergence from last year’s conversation around program budget cuts. Legislators also introduced The Fair Start for Kids Act addressing the child care crisis.

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January 15, 2021
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Participating in a Virtual Legislative Session

by GrAdTaComa January 14, 2021

All meetings, hearings, and testimonies for the 2021 legislative session will be happen virtually. This provides constitutes with more access and opportunity to be heard by their elected officials than ever before. Whether it’s tracking a bill or testifying in front of a committee, we’ve compiled a list of resources to keep you connected and engaged during this unprecedented session.

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January 14, 2021
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Advocating for Comprehensive School Counseling Programs

by GrAdTaComa January 14, 2021

Foundation for Tacoma Students board member Grant Hosford testified in front of the Senate committee in favor of a bill regarding the development of comprehensive school counseling programs. As a retired principal and counselor, Grant has witnessed firsthand the impact that school counselors have on the social, emotional, and educational success of youth.

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January 14, 2021
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New COVID-19 Relief for Nonprofits

by GrAdTaComa January 12, 2021

With the opening of the 2021 Legislative Session, we focus our efforts on the role and influence we play personally and professionally in our community. It will require collective action for us to advance student-centered education amid the disruptions, disconnections, and trauma brought about by the pandemic. A remote legislative session provides us all with more opportunities than ever before to support working parents and the resiliency of their children – both of which are key to building vibrant, flourishing communities.

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January 12, 2021
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