Project-based learning?
When you hear the term project-based learning (PBL), what is the first thing that comes to mind? Probably something technological or scientific right? But believe it or not, many of […]
Decking the Halls of TAF
Sherry and the TAF holiday committee have made sure that there is no place like TAF for the holidays! While encouraging all staff members to contribute decorations that celebrate and […]
TAF Academy Tour
AJ and Paulo, two sixth graders from TAF Academy, led me on a tour of their school recently. Before embarking on our tour, TAF’s supplemental service coordinator, Amanda, reminded them […]
King County wins Race to the Top!
Here’s something FANTASTIC – seven King County school districts joined forces as the “Road Map Consortium” — a reference to their participation in the Road Map [...]
TAF’s founder honored in museum exhibit
The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History opened a new permanent exhibition in November, and TAF is there. Our executive director and co-founder, specifically, is included as one [...]
The Recruitment Whirlwind
It’s a familiar sight at lunchtime at any school: The recruiting table. Flyers, forms, enticing posters, a couple of chipper people wearing nametags and company t-shirts, shouting: [...]
STEM Advisory Team at TAF Academy
Let’s hear it for the STEM Advisory Team at TAF Academy. This dedicated team meets four times during the school year to provide teachers with expertise and connections to resources […]
TAF Academy Fall college fair, a huge success
What a morning we had at TAF Academy last week! Our Fall College Fair was host to 25 college reps, who made themselves available for our students’ questions and need-to-knows […]
