Open Doors at Willie Stewart Academy
“Many of us struggle in large comprehensive high schools. Many of us are dealing with personal issues or family tragedies that have impacted our ability to succeed in high school. […]
Celebrating Each Other at Oakland’s First Prom
“The theme for Oakland High School’s first prom is Under The Stars. This is a big deal for students because it’s the first out-of-school special event where they get to […]
Leveling the Playing Field with Enhanced Prep
“Some students get nervous when they know they have a big test coming up, so the more exposure they have to the material, the more comfortable they feel — thus […]
Spending More Time on Student Success
“In 2011, Lincoln High School earned a state innovation designation for its work piloting Lincoln Center, a “school within a school” providing students with 450 extra instruction hours over the […]
Mentoring for Success at Big Brothers Big Sisters
“Big Brothers Big Sisters provides stable, caring adult mentors for children and youth living with adversity, starting them on a path to resilience and success. Over time, these relationships balance […]
Mt. Tahoma Offers Extra Support for Students
“As Dean of Students at Mount Tahoma High School, I work in partnership with our school administration and counseling team to support the needs of students and staff across the […]
Intro to STEM Careers with RAIN Incubator
“RAIN’s mission is to grow the biotechnology industry in Tacoma. We want to increase accessibility and show kids, no matter what their background, that this is a possible path for […]
Partner Spotlight: Strong Transitions
This piece was featured in the 2019 Community Impact Report. “Stewart hosts four different programs or events to help transition our incoming fifth grade students and families to middle school: […]
Partner Spotlight: Developing Youth Outside of School
This piece was not featured in the 2019 Community Impact Report. “Hilltop Artists is a youth development program, which uses art as a means of engagement. Our programs are open […]
Partner Spotlight: Investing in Access
This piece was featured in the 2019 Community Impact Report. “Graduate Tacoma access funds have helped support the Tacoma Arts Live Cultural Arts Program since 2016, which provides arts-based expanded […]