Advocating for COVID-19 Impact Response
The 2020 Legislative session started with a palpable sense of hope — lawmakers met in January with hundreds of millions of dollars to allocate and a desire to help families and […]
Meet the Staff: Devin Rydel Kelly
Devin Rydel Kelly is the Director of Data at the Foundation for Tacoma Students. His years of experience in social science and community organizing help him bridge the gaps between […]
Legislature Adjourns as COVID-19 Dominates
The 2020 legislative session was as unprecedented a session, with as uncertain an ending, as anyone can remember. Lawmakers are usually exhausted after the unforgiving pace of a 60-day, short […]
Help Us Coordinate COVID-19 Efforts
The Graduate Tacoma movement is built on the collaboration, partnership, and the strength of community to reach Tacoma youth when and where they need us. With expansive school closures and […]
When School is Out, Community is In
Dear Friends and Colleagues, As many of you have no doubt heard, Governor Jay Inslee announced earlier this afternoon all schools in King, Snohomish and Pierce Counties will close […]
Partners Gather for First Community Learning Fund Convening
Partners & Friends, This month we kicked off the Graduate Tacoma Community Learning Fund with our first convening at the Evergreen State College in Tacoma. Staff members from all […]
The Power of Mentorship
In a city where most of our residents are White, but the majority of our student population is Black and Brown, investing in mentorship that reflects the identities of Tacoma […]
Community Leader Spotlight: R. Michael Hale
R. Michael Hale is the Engineering Mentor for Tacoma Community College’s Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) program, a position he has held since 2016. Raised in Chicago, Michael’s career as […]
Meet the Staff: Shaima Shamdeen
Shaima Shamdeen is the Digital Communication Manager at the Foundation for Tacoma Students. Hired in November 2018, Shaima brings a passion and expertise for connecting community through digital storytelling. A […]
Support WA LASER Budget Proviso Request
Please join teachers, superintendents and other education professionals from across the state in supporting the Washington State LASER budget proviso request. This session, LASER is advocating for a modest increase in funding […]