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  • February 2020

  • Fri 28

    Black Excellence Poetry Jam

    February 28, 2020 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Franklin Pierce High School 11002 18th Ave E, Tacoma, WA, United States

    Franklin Pierce High School's Black Student Union is hosting a Black History Month Poetry Jam. If you would like to present a poem on Black Excellence please email Ms. Lee by February 13 at blee@fpschools.org

  • Sat 29

    Fun with Children’s Books: An Author Read

    February 29, 2020 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
    Tacoma Public Library 1102 Tacoma Ave. South, Tacoma, WA, United States

    In Celebration of Black History Month, WayOut Kids in association with the Downtown Tacoma Public Library presents "Fun With Children's Books" An Author Read featuring two African American children's authors.

  • Sat 29

    Hilltop Healthy Kids & Family Carnival

    February 29, 2020 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Peace Community Center 2106 South Cushman Ave, Tacoma, WA, United States

    Bring the family and help celebrate: National Children’s Dental Health Month National Heart Health Month Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month Black History Month This free event features a live DJ, Free t-shirts, Free food, fun games, toys & prizes, free dental cleaning, free blood pressure screening, free haircuts and much more!

  • March 2020

  • Tue 10

    PLU Tuesday Night Tutoring

    March 10, 2020 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    Access Programs 1500 N. Warner St. CMB #1019, Tacoma, WA, United States

    Puget Sound students and AmeriCorps volunteers work with Access Program students to tackle tough subjects and help with homework and teaching effective study habits that will serve students throughout their academic careers. Sessions are at the Center for Writing, Learning, and Teaching (CWLT) in Howarth 109 from 4-5pm

  • Thu 19

    Spring Financial Aid Workships

    March 19, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

    Each spring, WSAC hosts FREE regional financial aid workshops to support school counselors and other school and community-based organization staff with financial aid training and program updates to support students applying for and accessing financial aid. Workshops are  for: School Counselors Career Counselors/Specialists District-Level College/Career Staff  College Admissions Staff Nonprofit Organization Staff School Administrators Teachers

  • Thu 19

    Associated Ministries Community Meeting: Homelessness

    March 19, 2020 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    Bethleham Baptist Church 4818 Portland Avenue E., Tacoma, WA, United States

    Please join us for Associated Ministries' next Community Quarterly Meeting (CQM) on homelessness.  This is a free event but registration is requested (click here). 2020 CQMs will be hosted by Bethlehem Baptist Church:  March 19, June 18, September 17, December 10 For more information contact Sandy Windley at Associated Ministries: 253-426-1506 or sandyw@associatedministries.org

  • Sat 21

    Ellison Education Grants Due

    March 21, 2020

    The Ellison Education Grants were created to empower and support Washington State’s most effective, innovative and inspirational K- 12 public school teachers. The Ellison Foundation's goal is to support lifelong achievement and success of Washington State students. It does this by providing support to educators who select and design academic enrichment curriculum for students and […]

  • Sun 22

    GRE Test Review

    March 22, 2020 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    Enhanced Prep is offering a FREE 2 hour review session to help students prepare for the official GRE test. This session is designed to help you become for familiar with the question types that you will encounter on the official test as well as great strategies to apply. We will spend time with Analytical Writing, […]

  • April 2020

  • Tue 21

    Webinar: Applying to UW Tacoma | Transfer Admissions

    April 21, 2020 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    This webinar is designed for prospective transfer students to get all of their transfer specific questions answered in one place. We will discuss admissions requirements, transfer credit, financial aid and scholarships, and how to be major ready.  UW live advising webinars are here to help you connect with department and/or admissions information. We will come together to […]

  • Mon 20

    Webinar: Applying to UW Tacoma | FAQ

    April 20, 2020 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

    In this interactive webinar UW Tacoma Admissions Advisors and current UW Tacoma students will answer the questions that we get asked often and also give you time to ask questions of your own! The webinar will cover all things UW Tacoma with special topics like the differences between the UW campuses, admissions, student life, study abroad, […]

  • Fri 17

    Friday Forums: Engaging Learners Online

    April 17, 2020 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

    Tune in every Friday for webinars featuring everything from professional development to real-time information during Washington State's Stay Home, Stay Healthy order. This week's Friday Forum is all about giving parents, families, and community organizations tools and tactics they can use right now to continue supporting the kids in their lives. Join us for a […]

  • Sat 18

    Webinar: ACT Prep

    April 18, 2020 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

    Check out the first lesson of Kaplan's Live Online ACT prep course for free. You'll meet your ACT expert who can help you own the ACT Reading test. Your teaching team will show you how to tackle reading passages efficiently so you can get more questions correct. You'll also be able to private message the […]

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By 2030, 70 percent of Tacoma Public Schools students will earn a degree, technical certificate, or gain a good-earning wage employment opportunity within six years of high school graduation. Targeted efforts will focus on students of color and those impacted by poverty.

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