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A Year to Catalyze Each Other

by GrAdTaComa December 17, 2020

Amidst a tumultuous summer, the Foundation piloted a Racial Equity Organizational Assessment tool. We spoke to five organizations participating in the Community Learning Fund to reflect on the weeks following the murders of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, Manuel Ellis, Rayshard Brooks, and Jacob Blake. They shared how their work became newly defined in the last year and signaled a turning point to double down on their efforts to be anti-racist.

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December 17, 2020
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Collaborative Action Network’s Virtually Convene

by GrAdTaComa December 15, 2020

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.

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December 15, 2020
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Giving Tuesday with Graduate Tacoma

by GrAdTaComa November 24, 2020

Every year the Graduate Tacoma movement convenes hundreds of people committed to the success of students. Our work is rooted in partnerships, working together, collaboration, and the understanding that transforming…

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November 24, 2020
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Naming and Working to Change Systemic Failures

by GrAdTaComa October 27, 2020

We believe that the truest form of equality can only be achieved when we have finally interrogated, abolished, and redefined the harmful policies against Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) and economically marginalized communities. In the context of education in our state, many factors are at play. It begins with voting. How you vote – up and down the ballot – matters. Period.

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October 27, 2020
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Meet the Staff: Emmeline Call

by GrAdTaComa September 30, 2020

Emmeline Call joined the Foundation for Tacoma Students as the Executive Assistant in May 2019. She supports the Executive Director, Board of Directors, and handles office coordination.  Prior to joining…

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September 30, 2020
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Legislature 101: A how-to for Being Heard

by GrAdTaComa September 3, 2020

Testifying and speaking to legislators doesn’t have to be intimidating. This year, along with everything, testifying will be much different – and that’s a good thing.    The ultimate goal…

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September 3, 2020
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Meet the Staff: Rosie Ayala

by GrAdTaComa August 31, 2020

Rosie Ayala serves as the Tacoma College Support Network Manager at the Foundation for Tacoma Students. Joining the Foundation in March of 2020, Rosie’s professional background ranges from direct service…

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August 31, 2020
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Help Equip Students for the New School Year

by GrAdTaComa August 27, 2020

Tacoma Public School students are getting ready for another school year, and, needless to say, back-to-school shopping has taken on a whole different feeling. Normally a time to start fresh,…

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August 27, 2020
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State Extends Coronavirus Support

by GrAdTaComa July 31, 2020

More than two months after House Democrats released their $3 trillion stimulus bill, called the HEROES Act, Senate Republicans introduced the $1 trillion HEALS Act on Monday, a third coronavirus…

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July 31, 2020
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Meet the Staff: Leandra Shelton

by GrAdTaComa July 27, 2020

Leandra Shelton (she/her) serves as the Expanded Learning and Community Engagement Manager at the Foundation for Tacoma Students. Joining the Foundation in March of 2020, Leandra brings a passion for…

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July 27, 2020
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