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Tag: Tacoma Public Schools
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OurSistersHouse Cycle/Walk-a-thon
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OurSistersHouse is joining forces with those in our community to fund survivors of domestic violence who are leaving their abusive environments. Pre-Registration ($55) opens June 20- July 29. Appreciation BBQ > Continue Reading
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This Could Not Have Been An Email: Social Emotional Learning Makes Meetings Meaningful
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A common complaint heard after many work meetings is, “This could have been an email”. For Expanded Learning providers participating in Tacoma’s Whole Child partnership under COVID-19 conditions, virtual team meetings have been something they actually look forward to. > Continue Reading
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Social Emotional Learning Helps Kids Navigate COVID-19 Disruptions
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Sharing is usually something adults encourage kids to practice. That’s why Tess Guerrero understood how strange it sounded when she explained to a student that they couldn’t share their supplies > Continue Reading
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Parents See the Difference Caring Adults Make for Their Students
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Members of the Vision Step team at Edison Elementary School marched into the cafeteria as they wrapped up their after-school step dance session on a recent afternoon. As the girls > Continue Reading
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Every Adult Can Build Youth Resilience and Help Students Thrive
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During the end-of-school hustle and bustle on a recent afternoon at Tacoma’s Reed Elementary School, a group of students gathered around Gary Lowery. He sat on the steps of a > Continue Reading
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Simple Strategies Help Students (and Adults) Move Through Challenging Emotions
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An easy way to soothe stress is right at your fingertips. Using your forefinger, slowly draw a sideways figure 8 in the air. Breathe in as you move your finger > Continue Reading
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Warm Greetings, 3 Breaths, And A Constitution Help Students Thrive
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When the bell rang on a recent Tuesday afternoon at Jennie Reed Elementary School, the halls were filled with students in neat, single-file lines. Each line moved in a different > Continue Reading
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20 Minutes Can Make All The Difference For Students In Expanded Learning
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When school lets out at Tacoma’s Birney Elementary, Sergio Beltran can be found outside the cafeteria greeting students as they head into Expanded Learning at the All-Star Center. On a > Continue Reading
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Communities In Schools Luncheon
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Support our mission to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. Our annual luncheon is an opportunity to learn more > Continue Reading
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Working Together, Tacoma Organizations Remove Barriers to Expanded Learning Opportunities
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When the bell rings at the end of the day at Tacoma Public School’s DeLong Elementary, some students head home with their parents, some get on the bus, and some > Continue Reading