Community at the Table for Student Success
At last month’s Charting Our Future conference, hundreds of community leaders and advocates gathered to reflect, connect, and reimagine a path forward. One message echoed across every panel and conversation: […]
Community, Courage, and The Power of Us
At the 2025 Charting Our Future conference, Dr. Tafona Ervin delivered a powerful opening address that met the moment with clarity, courage, and conviction. Acknowledging the weight of today’s political […]
Centering The Student Experience By Design
This year’s Community Impact Award recipient, Clover Park Technical College (CPTC), demonstrates what’s possible when student experiences are placed at the center of institutional efforts. By redesigning its approach and […]
How Pierce County Partners are Connecting Students to Postsecondary Opportunities
In Washington state, the journey from high school to college is rarely straightforward, varying across cities and school districts. Despite diverse paths, every young person has the potential to succeed […]
Why Bold, Sustained Investments in Education is Everyone’s Business
The Foundation for Tacoma Students hosted its fourth annual Charting Our Future conference, a transformative gathering that brought together over 300 educators, policymakers, community leaders, and advocates committed to creating […]
Call for Conference Session Proposals
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.
Call for Community: Conference Advisory Committee
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.