Support for Child Care Providers
Child care providers play a vital role in supporting our workforce, yet despite their value to economic growth, the sector has been grossly underfunded by state and federal government. With COVID-19 impacting every aspect of daily life, the pandemic has exposed just how fragile the child care system is in the United States. As […]
Fund Child Care Advocacy Action Toolkit
This toolkit is provided by the Center for American Progress. The latest House coronavirus bill text, the HEROES Act, includes $7 billion for CCDBG funding for the child care industry, but child care providers, advocates, and national organizations are calling for much more. In the last month, the child care sector has lost more than […]
Friday Forums | Resources Mentioned for The Class of 2020
We are all thinking about Tacoma’s graduating seniors and how closures might affect their ability to prepare and enroll in a postsecondary program. This week we discuss what’s next for the Class of 2020 and the support structures that are now in place to keep students on course to reach their fullest potential. Join a […]
Planning for Collective Recovery
As the Foundation for Tacoma Students begins to think about “what’s next” for the Graduate Tacoma community movement, I’m inspired by an idea of Collective Recovery. Recovery will be the focus of all of our work as we look at the road ahead, and the approach we take will be a defining moment in history […]
Partnering to Increase Access to Student Technology
As our community responds to the ongoing school closures, it is increasingly apparent that hundreds of students do not have the internet bandwidth or devices necessary to participate in a new online learning environment. That is why the Foundation for Tacoma Students has partnered with Tacoma Public Schools and local internet provider, Rainier Connect, to […]
Student Access & Technology Fund
The digital divide is real, far-reaching, and for the first time, unavoidable as we consider our role as a support system for students. We know that virtual classrooms will never replace the in-person teaching that Tacoma youth deserve, but in this time of crisis, we must come together to remove as many obstacles as possible […]
Friday Forums | Resources Mentioned for Supporting Families with Disabilities
This week we welcomed four experts deeply involved in maintaining service for students and families impacted by disabilities. Panelists included Glenna Gallo, Washington State’s Assistant Superintendent of Special Education; TPS’ Dr. Rita Chaudhuri and Taj Jensen of Special Education & Title I/LAP, and Doreen VanderVort with PAVE, a parent-directed organization supporting individuals, families, and youth […]
Friday Forums | Resources Mentioned for Engaging Online Learners
This week’s Friday Forum was all about giving parents, families and community organizations tools and tactics they can use right now to continue supporting the kids in their lives. Replay the webinar and join the conversation with three partners experienced in providing instruction virtually. KBTC Kids Resources On-air educational programming schedule for at home learning […]
Education Cuts in Washington State Budget
In response to the coronavirus pandemic, Governor Jay Inslee was forced to cut $445 million to the state supplemental operating budget last week by making line-item vetoes to 147 programs. Because Washington’s budget is unusually reliant on sales tax revenue, many budget experts are anticipating that the current economic downturn will significantly impact tax […]
Apply Today for CARES Act Benefits
Yesterday evening, Governor Jay Inslee announced an extension to the Stay Home – Stay Healthy Order, mandating the practice of social distancing in Washington State to continue through May 4. The Foundation for Tacoma Students will continue to advocate for our partners throughout this pandemic and connect community members to resources through our COVID-19 Resource […]