Tacoma Teens Win Regional Apollo Landing Challenge
Space is only 50 to 62 miles away depending on the measurement one uses. The cosmos is infinite and ever expanding. And yet, despite its size and relative closeness, the […]
Investing in Tacoma: Designing with Community
Friends and Colleagues, As we roll out an important investment in the Tacoma community, we have already learned so much from leaders in the Graduate Tacoma movement who bring a […]
Investing in Tacoma: Frequently Asked Questions
The Foundation for Tacoma Students is thrilled to launch a two-year investment of $2.5 million by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to deepen the capacity and capability of the […]
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, […]
Meet Our Newest Collaborative Action Network!
This fall, we will launch the Graduate Tacoma Advocacy Network as our newest Collaborative Action Network. With this new Network, Graduate Tacoma aims to elevate the Tacoma/Pierce County voice to […]
New Investments in Tacoma!
Dear Partners and Friends, It’s an honor to share some exciting news! We are thrilled to announce a new and game-changing investment into the larger Tacoma community aimed at deepening […]
Investing in Tacoma: Info Sessions
We are thrilled to announce a new and game-changing investment into the larger Tacoma community aimed at deepening and scaling partnerships for student success. This month, the Bill & Melinda […]