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Education
School achievement-gap efforts lacking
Tacoma School board got an official earful about how they are dealing with the achievement gap at a meeting Sept. 10. Read more...
Superintendent hailed as state’s top
Superintendent Art Jarvis was recently honored as the top district chief in the state, nominated by superintendents from around the state. Read more...
Tacoma School Board approves agreement
In an effort to combat high dropout rates and improve academic success among the city’s low-income schools, the Tacoma School Board of Directors approved an interlocal agreement with the city of Tacoma and Metro Parks to establish Tacoma 360. However, the Tacoma City Council and Metro Parks commissioners must still approve the agreement before the program can officially begin. Read more...
Summer program wraps upwith special day at the zoo
Children who participated in the summer reading program through Tacoma Public Library (TPL) celebrated their achievement with a free afternoon of fun at Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium on Aug. 22. They were treated to animal presentations at the Wild Wonders Amphitheater. As a special treat, they watched a performance of Nanda, a Portland-based troupe that combines elements of juggling, acrobatics and martial arts in their routines. Read more...
‘Bus Stuffers’ work to fill even greater need during tough times
For the sixth year, Communities in Schools (CIS) Tacoma is working to collect as many school supplies as possible to outfit students in need in Tacoma and surrounding districts. Read more...
Bates unveils afternoon high school program
Bates Technical College will soon offer a better solution for the sleepy student. Read more...
100 students exposed to all hospital careers
Pierce County teens got a taste of their possible futures this week as they stormed the halls of hospitals throughout the region. Read more...
Bates faculty receive distinguished award
Two Bates Technical College instructors received the 2009 Washington Association of Vocational Education (WAVE) Educator of the Year award during a recent ceremony at the college’s downtown campus. Read more...
Students challenge themselves this summer
Less than one week after summer vacation officially began in Tacoma, about 60 middle and high school students chose to head back into the classroom. Read more...
Super rejects raise, signs on for another year
After a recent performance evaluation, which yielded positive feedback for the Tacoma schools chief, Superintendent Art Jarvis avoided a raise and re-signed his contract for an additional year. Read more...
