Our Vision
A Tacoma where every child succeeds
in school, career, and life.
Our Vision
A Tacoma where every child succeeds
in school, career, and life.
THE LATEST FROM GRADUATE TACOMA
2019 COMMUNITY IMPACT REPORT FORUM
Join the Foundation for Tacoma Students and fellow partners for the release of this year’s Community Impact Report! We will share the latest data surrounding our 17 indicators — measuring progress from cradle to career.
Friday, April 26 | 7:30 AM
STAR Center
Partner Spotlight: Kim Keith of Hilltop Artists
Kim Keith is the Executive Director of Hilltop Artists, a role she has held since May 2017. She is also on the leadership team for the Out of School and Summer Learning Network (OSSLN), which she joined her first week as ED. In this Q&A Kim shares why she is committed to increasing access to the arts for Tacoma students.
Rodney Raccoon: Your New Favorite Children’s Book
WayOut Kids has reached over fifteen million children since establishing in 2006. Rodney Raccoon: Special Delivery follows Rodney and friends as they explore the wonders of the Dome-A-Roma Science Museum. The book is currently available for purchase on the WayOut Kids website, Amazon, and Barnes & Noble.
POVERTY IS NOT DESTINY
OUR COMMUNITY-BUILT GOAL
By the Class of 2020, WE WILL increase by 50% both the graduation rate of Tacoma Public Schools students and those who complete a college degree or technical certificate. Success will require measuring and closing gaps in access, opportunities, and achievement for all students from cradle to college and career.
WHY IT MATTERS
More than two-thirds of the experiences and learning opportunities that shape a child’s life occur outside the classroom. Graduate Tacoma aligns with parents and educators in a community-wide approach that helps ensure every child has access to quality learning opportunities.
ONE COMMUNITY:
A BETTER WAY FORWARD
OUR MISSION
Graduate Tacoma is building and strengthening Tacoma’s collective impact movement to help EVERY child achieve success from cradle to college and career by aligning goals, data-to-action strategies, resources and community partners.
HOW IT WORKS
It takes everyone working together - parents, educators, and the community - to help every child achieve success.
