Collaborative Action Network’s Virtually Convene
Our Collaborative Action Networks are the heart and soul of the Graduate Tacoma movement. Over 120 partners come together each month to discuss strategies to support Tacoma students.The ability for our incredible partners to continue to support students in this way given the unprecedented challenges presented by the pandemic and our ongoing and elevated racial unrest speaks to the power of collective action and the Graduate Tacoma community.
Winter Workshops: Recharging Youth Development
Winter Workshops – Recharging Youth Development is an all-day training experience where Youth Development Professionals have the opportunity to engage in best practices focusing on: Racial Equity Social Emotional Learning […]
Giving Kids a Summer Boost in Partnership
Nine-year-old Abigail Mulholland is putting together the final touches of her PowerPoint Presentation on Jeepneys. “They’re a type of transportation from the Philippines,” she explains. “They have been used since […]
Parks are in for Summer Playground Program
Metro Parks Tacoma is joining the national effort to keep kids safe, engaged, and learning all summer long by providing six straight weeks of summer learning activities. The Summer Playground […]
Students Recreate Apollo 11 Moon Landing with NASA Challenge
Students from fifth to 12th grades across Tacoma-Pierce County gathered at the Eastside Community Center last month to recreate the Apollo 11 moon landing for the Apollo Next Giant Leap […]
Community Leader Spotlight: Pamela Porter
Pamela Porter, or Ms. Pam as her students call her, has been a program specialist at the Boys & Girls Club BOTT lab since 2018. Building Opportunity Through Technology, or BOTT, […]
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 […]
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 […]
