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March 3, 2014 http://www.thenewstribune.com/2014/03/03/3076113/tacoma-boyington-memorial-to-get.html
March 2, 2014 http://www.thenewstribune.com/2014/03/02/3074804/deadline-looms-on-state-budget.html
February 28, 2014 http://www.thenewstribune.com/2014/02/28/3071163/reportstate-failing-higher-education.html
February 27, 2014 http://www.thenewstribune.com/2014/02/27/3069996/uwt-welcomes-interim-leader.html
February 26, 2014 http://www.thenewstribune.com/2014/02/26/3068544/abortion-protesters-visit-tacoma.html
February 26, 2014 http://www.thenewstribune.com/2014/02/26/3068990/free-speech-abortion-debate-simmers.html
February 25, 2014 http://www.thenewstribune.com/2014/02/25/3067382/more-tacoma-schools-added-to-state.html
February 24, 2014 http://www.thenewstribune.com/2014/02/24/3065814/law-school-rebirth-in-tacoma-gets.html
February 24, 2014 http://www.thenewstribune.com/2014/02/24/3064596/film-shares-effects-of-standardized.html
February 24, 2014 http://www.thenewstribune.com/2014/02/24/3064594/tacoma-program-helps-kids-prep.html
February 22, 2014 http://www.thenewstribune.com/2014/02/22/3062592/tacoma-programs-make-it-easier.html
February 17, 2014 http://www.thenewstribune.com/2014/02/17/3051964/7th-8th-graders-can-apply-for.html
February 17, 2014 http://www.thenewstribune.com/2014/02/17/3051965/tacoma-lincoln-high-to-host-drumline.html
February 10, 2014 http://www.thenewstribune.com/2014/02/10/3039625/election-day-is-upon-us-and-13.html
February 6, 2014 http://www.thenewstribune.com/2014/02/06/3032438/lincoln-high-school-teacher-arrested.html
January 15, 2014 http://www.tacoma.k12.wa.us/photos/Pages/lincoln-shop-tour.aspx
January 11, 2014 http://www.tacoma.k12.wa.us/photos/Pages/mccarver-peace-community.aspx
January 1, 2014 More Assistance is Needed for Teacher Unions from the State Level
December 30, 2013 Charter School Group to Host Public Forums in Tacoma
December 28, 2013 Annual Writing Contest will Launch January 25th
December 26, 2013 10 Strangest College Essay Questions
December 26, 2013 New Group will Work for Special-Needs Students
December 23, 2013 Pierce Teachers Rising to the Top
December 23, 2013 Essay Contest Offers Scholarships for Seniors
December 18, 2013 Chamber Endorses School Levies
December 18, 2013 Graduation Ceremony for Parents Who Completed Stand University for Parents
December 16, 2013 University of Puget Sound joins American Honors Network
December 16, 2013 TACOMA: Bellarmine Student Wins Essay Competition
December 12, 2013 Judge Upholds Most of State Charter School Law
December 11, 2013 Tacoma’s Mason Middle School Locked Down for most of Wednesday
December 11, 2013 Tacoma Community College, St. Martin’s University Team to offer Bachelor’s Degree program at TCC
October 3, 2013 http://www.tacoma.k12.wa.us/photos/Pages/we-day.aspx
September 28, 2013 – January 5, 2014 FACILITATORS TRAINING & GROUP WORKSHOPS: RACE: ARE WE SO DIFFERENT? EXHIBITION AT PACIFIC SCIENCE CENTER
August 21, 2013 Advanced Placement Classes Failing Students
June 27, 2013 Program Helps Homeless Tacoma College Students Off Streets
June 27, 2013 Tacoma Teacher and Educators Association Win EPA Award and Grant for Innovative Environmental Education
June 23, 2013 Tacoma Schools: Leadership Lineup Changes Announced
May 24, 2013 Tacoma School Board to Hold Off On Charter Start-Ups
May 22, 2013 4 Teachers Get Layoff Notices, 95 May Move
May 19, 2013 The Home and School Connection: McCarver Elementary Program for $25 Rent
May 13, 2013 Deadline Approaching to File for School Board and Other Positions
May 12, 2013 Career and Technical Instructors May Be Laid Off in Tacoma Public Schools
May 10, 2013 Student Sues Over Alleged Sexual Assault
May 8, 2013 Inslee Signs Law for Takeover of Schools
May 6, 2013 Changes Ahead For Special Ed
May 3, 2013 District Offers Summer School Classes
May 1, 2013 Ferguson To Serve As New Title I Director
April 24, 2013 Superintendent Announces Administrative Changes
April 19, 2013 Five Tacoma Schools Win Washington Achievement Awards
April 4, 2013 Grange Helps Teachers Finish Longstanding Project
March 18, 2013 Educator-Authors To Speak To Staff, Community March 19-20th
March 16, 2013 Deputy Superintendent Josh Garcia Named National 2013 Outstanding Young Educator
March 14, 2013 Safe Learning Environments Website Goes Live!
January 31, 2013 Tacoma 2012 Graduation Rate Increases 6 Percent
January 11, 2013 20 More National Board Certified Teachers Added To Tacoma Teacher Ranks
Year 2012 Five Dimensions of Teaching and Learning
December 28, 2012 Wilson, Stanley named Schools of Distinction
December 14, 2012 Response To Connecticut School Shooting
October 25, 2012 School Board Adopts Innovation Policy to Encourage Specialty Schools, Programs
September 21, 2012 Nutrition Requirements For School Meal Program Updated
August 31, 2012 Parents Can Check Bus Routes Online With WebQuery
August 31, 2012 Tacoma Public Schools – Director of Community Partnership, Academic Equity & Achievement
August 29, 2012 Tacoma Students Improve Equal, Higher Than State Average In Most Grade Levels
August 26, 2012 Pros and Cons to I-1240 Charter School Initiative
May 4, 2012 Roger Chow is Appointed Director of Curriculum and Instruction
March 19, 2012 Tacoma Public Schools – New Deputy Superintendent Announcement
September 29, 2011 Tacoma Weekly – District, Union agree to put strike behind them
September 29, 2011 Tacoma Weekly – Governor gets the credit for ending teacher’s strike
September 28, 2011 The Olympian: Editorial – Teachers lost trust of students, families by going on strike
September 27, 2011 The News Tribune: Peter Callaghan – Tacoma teachers, district court? Nevermind
September 27, 2011 The News Tribune – Tacoma teachers likely will be paid on time
September 25, 2011 The News Tribune – Tacoma schools, union leaders look back at what prompted strike
September 23, 2011 The News Tribune – Tacoma students are back in school
September 23, 2011 The News Tribune – Tacoma teachers, students return to class today
September 23, 2011 The News Tribune – Final contract under review for approval
September 23, 2011 KING 5 News – Tacoma teachers, students return to class Friday
September 22, 2011 Education Week – Tacoma Teachers Vote to End Strike
September 22, 2011 KIRO 7 Eyewitness News – Strike Over: Tacoma Teachers Approve Contract
September 22, 2011 KOMO News – Tacoma teachers vote to end strike; classes start Friday
September 22, 2011 Q13 Fox News – Teachers, students head back to school in Tacoma
September 22, 2011 KING 5 News – Tacoma teachers approve contract, classes start Friday
September 22, 2011 The Seattle Times – Tacoma teachers approve deal by 99% vote
September 22, 2011 The News Tribune – Contract ratified; Tacoma teacher strike over
September 22, 2011 Spokesman Review – Tacoma teachers vote to end strike
September 22, 2011 Tacoma Weekly – Strike is over – school resumes tomorrow
September 22, 2011 KIRO 7 Eyewitness News – Tacoma Teachers To Vote On Tentative Contract
September 22, 2011 KOMO News – Gov. brokers deal to end Tacoma teachers strike
September 22, 2011 KUOW – Gregoire Gets Tentative Agreement From Union And District
September 22, 2011 KING 5 News – Tacoma teachers to vote on tentative agreement
September 22, 2011 KPLU – Update: Tacoma teachers vote at noon on deal to end strike
September 22, 2011 The Seattle Times – Tentative pact in Tacoma teachers strike
September 22, 2011 The News Tribune – Gregoire praises Tacoma school deal; teachers vote at noon, could be in class Friday
September 22, 2011 CBS News – Striking Tacoma teachers to vote on contract
September 22, 2011 Education Week – Tacoma Teachers to Vote on Contract Brokered by Gov. Gregoire
September 21, 2011 TQ13 Fox News – Tentative agreement reached between Tacoma teachers and district
September 21, 2011 KING 5 News – Gov. brokers deal to end Wash. teachers strike, school possible Friday
September 21, 2011 KING 5 News – No class for Tacoma schools, Gov. spokesman says progress made
September 21, 2011 Seattle PI – Gov. orders new talks in Tacoma teachers strike
September 21, 2011 KING 5 News – Gregoire steps in Tacoma teachers strike
September 21, 2011 KIRO 7 Eyewitness News – Gregoire Orders Negotiators Back To Table In Teachers’ Strike
September 21, 2011 KOMO News – Gregoire calls striking teachers and school district to Olympia
September 21, 2011 Q13 Fox News – Gov. Greogire demands end to teachers strike
September 21, 2011 The News Tribune – Gov. Chris Gregoire moving Tacoma negotiations to her office if no deal by 3 p.m.
September 21, 2011 The Everett Herald – Governor set to intercede in Tacoma teacher strike
September 21, 2011 KPLU – Governor orders new talks in Tacoma teachers strike
September 21, 2011 Vancouver Columbian: Editorial – Striking Omission
September 21, 2011 Education Week – Talks Break Down in Tacoma Teachers Strike
September 20, 2011 KING 5 News – Family to withdraw from district due to Tacoma teacher strike
September 20, 2011 The News Tribune – Teachers, district stay late to negotiate, head back to table this afternoon
September 20, 2011 The News Tribune – Teacher talks continue
September 20, 2011 Q13 Fox News – Tacoma teachers still on strike, bargaining teams exhausted after 14 hours of negotiations
September 20, 2011 KIRO 7 Eye Witness News – Tacoma School District, Teachers May Be Closer To Agreement
September 20, 2011 KUOW – Tacoma School Strike, Day 5
September 20, 2011 KUOW – Tacoma School Strike, Day 5
September 19, 2011 Q13 FOX News – Tacoma teachers still on strike, contract negotiations continue
September 19, 2011 KIR 7 Eyewitness News – Tacoma Classes Canceled Again, But Negotiators Signal Progress
September 19, 2011 KPLU – District says it has no plans to replace striking Tacoma teachers
September 19, 2011 KPLU – Judge: Tacoma could replace striking teachers
September 19, 2011 Education Week – Judge Might OK Replacement Teachers in Tacoma Strikes
September 19, 2011 Weekly Volcano – MORNING SPEW: Teacher strike talks, redistricting latest, emmys awkward moments and more…
September 19, 2011 KOMO News – No sanctions yet for striking Tacoma teachers
September 19, 2011 KING 5 News – Tacoma could replace striking teachers, says judge
September 19, 2011 KING 5 News – Tacoma teachers strike impacting hundreds of district employees
September 19, 2011 KPLU – Tacoma teachers’ strike keeps schools closed
September 19, 2011 The News Tribune – Strike still on as talks progress
September 18, 2011 The News Tribune – Tacoma teacher union, administrators bargain late into the evening
September 18, 2011 The News Tribune – No sanctions against teachers … for now
September 18, 2011 The News Tribune: Op-Ed – Both sides in teacher dispute should keep focus on students
September 16, 2011 KUOW – Judge Says Tacoma Teachers Who Stayed On Strike Are ‘At Risk’
September 16, 2011 The News Tribune – Tacoma School District announces there will be no school Monday
September 16, 2011 KING 5 News – No deal yet, Tacoma Schools closed again Monday
September 16, 2011 KIRO 7 Eyewitness News – Tacoma School District Cancels Monday Classes
September 16, 2011 The News Tribune – Judge holds off sanctions for striking teachers
September 16, 2011 KOMO News – Tacoma teachers rally, wait word on negotiations
September 16, 2011 The News Tribune – Growing crowd rallies outside school district headquarters
September 16, 2011 The News Tribune – High school students march in support of teachers
September 16, 2011 The News Tribune – Court hearing, bargaining session and rally will keep both sides in Tacoma teacher strike busy
September 16, 2011 The News Tribune – Defiant Tacoma teachers to stay on strike
September 16, 2011 KING 5 News – Striking Tacoma teachers could face fines for defying judge’s order
September 15, 2011 KIRO 7 Eyewitness News – Tacoma School District Cancels Friday Classes
September 15, 2011 Q13 Fox News – 93% of teachers vote to continue to strike
September 15, 2011 KPLU – Striking Tacoma teachers want contract solutions now, not later
September 15, 2011 The News Tribune – Elected officials, public react to Tacoma teacher strike
September 15, 2011 The News Tribune – Revenue shortfall may be bad news for Tacoma schools
September 15, 2011 The News Tribune – Teachers vote to continue strike; school canceled Friday
September 15, 2011 The Seattle Times – Tacoma teachers are going for broke
September 15, 2011 The Seattle Times: Editorial – Striking Tacoma’s teachers should be fined
September 15, 2011 Tacoma Weekly – Vibrant Schools Tacoma // Coalition Statement Urging Good Faith Bargaining By Both Sides
September 15, 2011 Q13 Fox News – Classes canceled as Tacoma teachers take to the picket lines
September 15, 2011 KOMO News – Classes canceled as Tacoma teachers stay on picket line
September 15, 2011 KIRO 7 Eyewitness News – Classes Canceled At Tacoma Schools As Teachers Continue Strike
September 15, 2011 KING 5 News – Tacoma classes cancelled after striking teachers defy judge’s order
September 15, 2011 Tacoma Weekly – Class Size, Teacher Pay and Seniority
September 15, 2011 The Seattle Times – Tacoma teachers defy judge, stay on picket line
September 15, 2011 KPLU – Tacoma teachers remain on strike; classes cancelled
September 15, 2011 The News Tribune – District calls off school due to continuing strike
September 15, 2011 KUOW – Back To School In Tacoma?
September 15, 2011 The Olympian – Tacoma teachers strike unlikely to spur new law
September 14, 2011 Coalition Urges Tacoma Public Schools and Tacoma Education Association to Prioritize Students, Learning
September 14, 2011 KUOW – Tacoma District Takes Teachers To Court And Wins
September 14, 2011 The Seattle Times: Editorial – Time for Tacoma teachers to return to the classroom
September 14, 2011 The News Tribune – Public could serve both sides best from sidelines
September 14, 2011 KPLU – Update: Tacoma teachers to meet at picket lines to decide next step
September 14, 2011 Tacoma Weekly – School resumes tomorrow in Tacoma
September 14, 2011 KPLU – Judge orders striking Tacoma teachers back to work
September 14, 2011 The Seattle Times – Judge orders Tacoma teachers back to work
September 14, 2011 KOMO News – Judge issues temporary restraining order in Tacoma strike
September 14, 2011 KIRO 7 Eyewitness News – Judge Orders Striking Tacoma Teachers Back To Work
September 14, 2011 The News Tribune – Judge issues restraining order in strike
September 14, 2011 KING 5 News – Judge could order striking Tacoma teachers back to work
September 14, 2011 The News Tribune – Tacoma teacher strike goes to court today
September 14, 2011 The News Tribune: Editorial – Poor, disabled are hurt by this strike of choice
September 14, 2011 KPLU – Strike day two: Tacoma district heading to court to end walkout
September 14, 2011 Q13 Fox News – Striking teachers undeterred by district’s efforts
September 14, 2011 The Seattle Times: Danny Westneat – Striking Tacoma teachers need lesson in timing
September 13, 2011 KING 5 News – Classes canceled in Tacoma for second day as strike continues
September 13, 2011 KIRO 7 Eyewitness News – District Wants Teachers Forced Back To Work
September 13, 2011 KOMO News – Teachers’ strike leaves parents with few options
September 13, 2011 Tacoma Weekly – Strike continues – No school Wednesday in Tacomas
September 13, 2011 The Olympian – Tacoma teachers hit the picket line
September 13, 2011 KPLU – Strike day one: Tacoma teachers begin picketing
September 13, 2011 KOMO News – School district heading to court as Tacoma teachers hit picket line
September 13, 2011 Q13 Fox News – Tacoma teachers strike over staffing, policy, class size and pay
September 13, 2011 The News Tribune – Tacoma teachers hit the picket lines
September 13, 2011 The News Tribune – Tacoma wants judge to make striking teachers return
September 13, 2011 KING 5 News – No school in Tacoma as teachers hit picket line
September 13, 2011 The News Tribune – TACOMA TEACHERS GO ON STRIKE
September 12, 2011 Vibrant Schools Tacoma Statement on State of Tacoma Teacher Contract Negotiations
September 12, 2011 Tacoma Weekly – Tacoma teachers on strike
September 12, 2011 The Seattle Times – Tacoma teachers vote to strike immediately
September 12, 2011 KPLU – Union VP says she’s proud of Tacoma teachers’ vote to strike
September 12, 2011 The News Tribune – Teachers gathering for strike vote
September 12, 2011 KIRO 7 Eyewitness News – Tacoma Teachers To Vote On Whether To Strike
September 12, 2011 Seattle PI – Tacoma teachers to take another strike vote
September 12, 2011 KING 5 News – Tacoma teachers to vote on strike today
September 12, 2011 KOMO News – Tacoma teachers’ strike looms again
September 12, 2011 The News Tribune – Will Tacoma teachers strike? We’ll likely know Monday night
September 11, 2011 KING 5 News – Tacoma teachers headed for strike vote… again
September 10, 2011 The News Tribune – Tacoma teacher union contract rift hinges on teacher reassignments
September 9, 2011 The News Tribune – Tacoma teachers continue to push for contract
September 9, 2011 Weekly Volcano – Teachers and the Tacoma School District continue to spar, gender-divided classrooms get the axe at Jason Lee Middle School and more
September 8, 2011 The News Tribune – Tacoma teacher negotiations stretch another day
September 7, 2011 Tacoma teacher contract negotiations should be transparent – include teacher evaluations in staffing decisions
September 7, 2011 The News Tribune – Tacoma teachers union, district resume contract talks after break
September 4, 2011 The News Tribune: Peter Callaghan – Tacoma schools should follow Seattle, speak up on big issues
September 3, 2011 The Seattle Times: Editorial – Washington lawmakers should impose consequences for illegal school strikes
September 2, 2011 Weekly Volcano – No strike for teachers (no contract either), more on medical marijuana, and saying “no” to Wal-Mart
September 2, 2011 The News Tribune – School’s in session for now
September 1, 2011 KOMO News – Tacoma teachers: District letter derailed strike vote
September 1, 2011 The News Tribune – School starts in Tacoma; no labor talks scheduled
September 1, 2011 The News Tribune – Tacoma teachers do not approve strike; school starts today
September 1, 2011 KING 5 News – Tacoma teachers head back to class without contract
September 1, 2011 Q13 Fox News – Tacoma Public Schools start on schedule
September 1, 2011 The News Tribune – Tacoma schools don’t need a lecture from lawmakers
September 1, 2011 KPLU – Tacoma schools to start on time after teacher strike vote falls short
August 31, 2011 KIRO 7 Eyewitness News – Tacoma Teachers Won’t Strike; School Starts Thursday
August 31, 2011 KOMO News – Tacoma teachers’ strike vote comes up short, school starts Thursday
August 31, 2011 Q13 Fox News – Tacoma School District offers compromise; key issues still unresolved
August 31, 2011 KPLU – Tacoma teachers contract expires, is a strike next?
August 31, 2011 The News Tribune: Editorial – Tacoma school strike threatens unconscionable family distress
August 31, 2011 The News Tribune – Down to the wire: Teachers, parents talk
August 31, 2011 KING 5 News – Still no contract deal between Tacoma schools, teachers
August 31, 2011 KIRO 7 Eyewitness News – Tacoma Teachers’ Battle Continues As Contract Expires
August 31, 2011 KOMO News – Tacoma teacher contract negotiations go deep into the night
August 30, 2011 Q13 Fox News – Clock ticking as Tacoma schools strive to hammer out a deal
August 30, 2011 The News Tribune – Tacoma teachers watching, waiting on contract negotiations
August 30, 2011 KIRO 7 Eyewitness News – 2 Days Before School Starts, Tacoma Teachers On Verge Of Strike
August 30, 2011 KUOW – Tacoma And Bellevue Teachers Still In Talks As School Year Approaches
August 29, 2011 KOMO 4 News – Teachers mull options as vote nears
August 29, 2011 Q13 Fox News – Tacoma teachers and administrators still in negotiations
August 29, 2011 KPLU – Tacoma teacher contract talks stall, raising fears of strike
August 29, 2011 KING 5 News – Tacoma schools, teachers’ union in contract standoff
August 29, 2011 The News Tribune – Tacoma teacher negotiations to continue today
August 28, 2011 The News Tribune – Public invited to Tacoma Education Association forum
August 28, 2011 The News Tribune – Tacoma principals’ concession emerges in heat of teacher contract talks
August 26, 2011 The Seattle Times – Many teacher, school staff contracts still up in air
August 26, 2011 Weekly Volcano – Tacoma School District drama
August 26, 2011 Tacoma Weekly – Teachers rally at Tacoma School Board Meeting
August 26, 2011 KIRO 7 Eyewitness News – Tacoma Teacher Strike Looms, A Week Before Scheduled Start Of School
August 26, 2011 The News Tribune – Teachers, supporters plead their case to Tacoma School Board
August 25, 2011 KING 5 News – Hundreds show up to voice concerns over Tacoma teacher negotiations
August 25, 2011 Q13 Fox News – Tacoma School Board negotiations continue, teachers’ contract remains unresolved
August 25, 2011 Q13 Fox News – Tacoma teachers union and school district battle over contract
August 25, 2011 The News Tribune – Editorial: Tacoma schools must open on time next week
August 25, 2011 The News Tribune – All sides in teacher contract talks just doing their job
August 25, 2011 The News Tribune – Tacoma School District, union spar
August 24, 2011 Community to speak out at Tacoma school board meeting
August 24, 2011 Tacoma Weekly – Community to speak out at Tacoma School Board Meeting
August 24, 2011 Q13 Fox News – Tacoma School District, union deadlocked
August 24, 2011 The News Tribune – Tacoma Education Association responds to superintendent
August 24, 2011 The News Tribune – Tacoma superintendent “frustrated” in teacher contract talks
August 21, 2011 The News Tribune – Op-Ed – District feels urgency to resolve issues with teachers
August 20, 2011 The News Tribune – Will contract talks delay start of school?
August 17, 2011 MyNorthwest.com – Tacoma teachers, district at odds over contract
August 16, 2011 The News Tribune – Op-Ed: Tacoma teachers want a contract that puts needs of students first
August 15, 2011 KING 5 News – No teachers’ contract yet for Tacoma Public Schools
August 12, 2011 The News Tribune – Op-Ed: Tacoma Students Deserve More Than The Status Quo
August 11, 2011 The News Tribune – Editorial: Tacoma Schools Should Let Public in on Talks
August 9, 2011 School needs to start on time with student-focused contract
August 9, 2011 The News Tribune – Tacoma school district seeks help in contract negotiations
August 8, 2011 The News Tribune – Letter to the Editor: District Needs A Student-Centered Contract
July 29, 2011 Large Crowd Demands Support of Vibrant Schools Tacoma Coalition’s Platform at School Board Meeting
July 29, 2011 The News Tribune – Vibrant Schools members press Tacoma School Board on negotiations
July 22, 2011 The News Tribune – Letter to the Editor: What’s the status of teacher contract talks?
July 19, 2011 Will School Start on Time for Tacoma’s Students?
June 6, 2011 The News Tribune – Letters to the Editor: School Status Quo Isn’t Working
May 26, 2011 Weekly Volcano – Education in Tacoma
May 9, 2011 The News Tribune – Citizens’ voice belongs at the table in teacher negotiations
May 5, 2011 The News Tribune – A nudge toward transparency in school talks
April 29, 2011 The Tacoma News Tribune – A new voice in Tacoma’s teacher contract talks
April 29, 2011 The Tacoma News Tribune – A new player in teacher talks
April 28, 2011 The Tacoma News Tribune – A new voice in Tacoma’s teacher contract talks
April 28, 2011 Community coalition seeks increased support for teachers as part of Tacoma teacher union negotiations
April 26, 2011 The News Tribune – Coalition to Watch School Negotiations
April 26, 2011 The Bellingham Herald – Coalition to watch Tacoma school negotiations