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Call for Conference Session Proposals

by GrAdTaComa January 18, 2022

The Foundation for Tacoma Students invites session proposals for the second annual Charting Our Future learning conference to be held in-person on April 4-6.

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January 18, 2022
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Investing in Community for an Equitable Recovery

by GrAdTaComa December 15, 2021

The pandemic has marshaled countless examples of organizations who are both persevering and adapting their work to address the impacts of COVID-19 on youth and young adults.

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December 15, 2021
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Greentrike Takes Lead on Early Learning & Reading Network

by GrAdTaComa December 14, 2021

As the Graduate Tacoma community-wide movement progresses into its second decade of work, the Foundation for Tacoma Students is pleased to announce that the facilitation and leadership of the Early Learning & Reading Network (ELRN) will transition to Greentrike beginning in February 2022.

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December 14, 2021
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Call for Community: Conference Advisory Committee

by GrAdTaComa December 14, 2021

Calling for community residents, parents, students, and partners to serve on the Charting Our Future conference Community Advisory Committee. This committee will help inform the overall experience and content for this year’s conference, including suggestions for speakers, sessions, and entertainment.

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December 14, 2021
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Community-Driven Policy Change

by GrAdTaComa December 2, 2021

Learn how the Foundation for Tacoma Students is supporting the Graduate Tacoma community-wide movement to advocate for equitable policy shifts that improve student outcomes, cradle to career.

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December 2, 2021
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Announcing Final Round of Pierce County ELO Fund Subgrantees

by GrAdTaComa September 2, 2021

In partnership with Pierce County, The Foundation for Tacoma Students is thrilled to announce the programs selected for funding from our second and third rounds of review through the Pierce…

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September 2, 2021
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Announcing Pierce County ELO Fund Subgrantees

by GrAdTaComa August 5, 2021

In partnership with Pierce County, The Foundation for Tacoma Students is thrilled to announce the first round of funded programs through the Pierce County Expanded Learning Opportunity (ELO) Fund.

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August 5, 2021
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The Foundation takes lead on Tacoma Completes

by GrAdTaComa August 5, 2021

To better support the continued evolution and growth of Tacoma Completes, the facilitation and leadership of the initiative has moved from Degrees of Change to FFTS as of July 1, 2021. Schools graduates by working on systems-level changes with community partners.

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August 5, 2021
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New Summer Program Funding

by GrAdTaComa May 14, 2021

With the support of Pierce County and the American Rescue Plan, the Foundation for Tacoma Students is leading the planning and allocation of capacity-investment dollars for ELO programs that focus on SEL outcomes throughout Pierce County during the summer of 2021.

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May 14, 2021
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Legislative Session Marks Landmark Progress

by GrAdTaComa May 3, 2021

Majority Democrats in the House and Senate responded with easily the most momentous and activist session in decades, not only responding to a raft of COVID-related challenges but also making landmark, long-sought-after progress on major progressive priorities, including racial justice and tax reform.

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May 3, 2021
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