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You have the power to shape the future of our community. Join the movement to promote education justice and chart a path to improved outcomes for all students.
An opportunity for bright minds to come together
and participate in meaningful and insightful conversation, build
valuable partnerships, and align on efforts to systematically improve
the education landscape.
Join us as we shine a light on transformative education initiatives happening in communities across the state! This conference is your opportunity to be part of the solution.
Geoffrey Canada, an influential figure in education and a prominent advocate for children, has dedicated his life to empowering young individuals from underprivileged backgrounds to thrive through education. His passion led him to establish the Harlem Children’s Zone, a comprehensive, cradle-to-career network of programs. Referred to by The New York Times as “one of the most ambitious social-policy experiments of our time,” HCZ began as a modest one-block initiative in the 1990s. Today, it supports over 34,000 students and families residing in a 97-block area of Central Harlem, New York City.
Confirm your seat today for the fourth annual Charting Our Future conference on May 13-14 at the Greater Tacoma Convention Center. Join us as we ignite change in education together! Network with bright minds, discover game-changing initiatives, and shape the future of learning.
(valid February 13 – March 31)
One ticket for in-person participation for both conference days
One ticket for in-person participation for one day only
For bulk registrations greater than 6 people, please contact us at conference@graduatetacoma.org.
Empowering Equitable
Use data to challenge systems of oppression and achieve objectives of ongoing learning and fairness.
Empower families and youth to make informed decisions on issues that impact their lives.
Examine strategies and techniques that have proven effective in addressing the underlying structural causes of racial inequality.
Explore the interconnectedness of today’s education challenges and the ongoing impact of historical racism.
Leverage your position to advocate for local, regional, and state policies that address racial disparities and promote student success.
In 2023, the third annual COF conference focused around opportunities to scale efforts throughout the county to create conditions for success. Speakers and workshops explored what it would take to create a truly equitable education system.
Watch 2023 Highlights
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7yv3JBNIWwMhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUaQCzPfgPA
In 2022, the Foundation for Tacoma Students brought together over 300 community partners, for the first time post-pandemic. We were joined by nearly 60 speakers leading powerful discussions around Changing Systems, Changing Lives.
In April 2021, the Foundation for Tacoma Students hosted its first inaugural Charting Our Future conference. Over 500 educators, partners, leaders, and community members joined the 3-day virtual event to focus on one theme: Race, Justice & the Education System.
Charting Our Future is presented and hosted by the Foundation for Tacoma Students. Our mission is to build and strengthen a community-wide movement to help every child achieve success from cradle to college and career.
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