Navigating Shifts In Higher Education To Expand Opportunity
The Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC) reports a notable decline in student enrollment at public colleges in our state from the fall of 2019 to 2022. Community and technical colleges […]
Pierce County Exec’s Veto Will Harm Pierce County Kids. There Was Another Way
The Community Needs Fund was more than just a budgetary line item; it represented a beacon of hope and support for those at the grassroots level, tirelessly working to uplift our neighborhoods. The proposed fund, part of the 2024-2025 Biennial Budget, was slated to invest $1.27 million into the community, a much-needed lifeline for programs addressing homelessness, food insecurity, and senior citizen support among other urgent needs.
Partnerships with Purpose: Announcing Recipients of $1.2 Million Challenge Grant
The Foundation for Tacoma Students (FFTS) is proud to announce the awarding of 20 grants totaling $575,000 to local organizations through the Expanded Learning Opportunities (ELO) fund. In partnership with Pierce County, these grants will support critical out-of-school programs for youth who have been disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic
A Call for Strategic, Empathetic Action for Education Reform
The Foundation for Tacoma Students recently hosted the second annual State of Public Education convening on October 25, an event that brought together community members, leaders, and advocates united by […]
Rekindling Trust in Higher Education: The Imperative of Financial Aid Programs
The Imperative of Financial Aid Programs At the Foundation for Tacoma Students (FFTS), we firmly believe that policy strategies aimed at increasing postsecondary enrollment rates should prioritize improving the uptake […]
Policy Learning Tour 2023: Movers and Shakers In The Local Community
We’ve recently wrapped up another exciting adventure at the Foundation for Tacoma Students: our annual Policy Learning Tour! This event brought together policymakers, elected officials, state agency leaders, and all […]
FFTS Partners with County to Fund Expanded Learning Opportunities
The Foundation for Tacoma Students (FFTS) is proud to announce the awarding of 20 grants totaling $575,000 to local organizations through the Expanded Learning Opportunities (ELO) fund. In partnership with Pierce County, these grants will support critical out-of-school programs for youth who have been disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic
How Policy Can Equip Educators and Empower Students
If we are to advance education justice, we must address the systemic barriers that prevent our students from accessing the excellent educators they deserve. Research confirms what we know – […]
Funding the Future: Achieving Equity in Washington’s K-12 Education System
We acknowledge that many advocates across Washington State believe it is time to rethink how Washington funds public education. As an ally and advocate for education justice, we offer these […]
Sustaining the Fight for Equity Post-Supreme Court Ruling
The path to racial and social justice in our country is marked by significant obstacles. Last week’s Supreme Court ruling against affirmative action presents another hurdle in achieving equity and […]
