Technology Access Foundation

“What would happen if we rebuilt public schools to develop the genius in every student and give them the tools to be critical thinkers, problem solvers, ideators and leaders?” Trish Millines Dziko, cofounder of TAF, shares this reality in TAF schools. Join the conversation on the future of education by commenting and sharing the TED talk today:

Are you a party person who loves to network and meet folks who share your passion for education? Join the TAF Board of Directors for their inaugural Infinite Futures Birthday Bash on Thursday, October 3rd, from 5:30 - 7:30 pm. Held at the Amazon Amelia building rooftop lounge in downtown Seattle rooftop lounge, this intimate cocktail fundraiser will support TAF programs that improve access to equitable public education for students of color and underrepresented communities. As our guest, you'll enjoy tasty hors d'oeuvres, music from a live band, fun STEM challenges, and an 'insiders' update on TAF from Co-Founder and Executive Director Trish Millines Dziko. Interested? Tickets are limited. REGISTER TODAY! ** Shout out to our sponsors, Amazon, GrowingBoyMedia LLC, and Synergized Joy.

Celebrating Our Incredible Summer Intern, Day'Lanie! We had the pleasure of welcoming Day'Lanie to our team through the Teens In Public Service Intern Program, and she has truly made her mark! 🌟 From the moment she joined, Day'Lanie has been a rockstar, supporting our Development and Operations teams. Whether tackling extensive research projects or jumping into meetings, she has embraced every challenge with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn. Day'Lanie shared that she loved the opportunity to assist various departments and gain firsthand insights into the inner workings of a non-profit organization. As Day'Lanie begins her senior year, we wish her all the best! We know she will continue to shine in all her future endeavors. 🎓 Thank you, Day'Lanie, for being an integral part of our team this summer! Check out more of her story here: https://buff.ly/3MfuNX9 #SummerIntern #InternAppreciation

📢 Exciting opportunity alert! We're seeking a passionate Lead Storyteller to join our team who will bring their expertise and a creative spirit, a demonstrated passion for racial equity, and a willingness to participate in TAF’s ongoing commitment to strengthening our anti-racist practices in every part of what we do. Are you a creative wordsmith with a knack for crafting compelling stories? Do you have the ability to captivate audiences across various platforms? If so, we want to hear from you! Click the link to apply! ⬇ https://buff.ly/3Si7iQD

Our Jumpstart program provides our students with wonderful opportunities every year. If you want to help our students have more of these awesome experiences, consider donating to our One Student Infinite Futures campaign. Check out the link below! ⬇ https://bit.ly/4f6cCR1

6th Grade JumpStart is in full swing! Jumpstart is our summer program that gives incoming 6th graders a preview of the teaching model at TAF@Saghalie, easing their transition and building excitement for the year ahead. Our students are diving into The Great Outdoors 🌿🏕️ , gaining expertise from seasoned outdoor professionals on: • Outdoor skills • How biodiversity and ecosystems are affected by outdoor recreation • How to participate in outdoor recreation while respecting Indigenous lands Week 1 highlights: • Tending to TAF@Saghalie's Native Plant Garden 🌱 • Brainstorming their land art projects 🎨 • Field trip to Dash Point State Park to learn about camping and hiking 🏞️ We're excited to see what adventures Week 2 brings! #SummerLearning #OutdoorEducation #Jumpstart #DashPointStatePark

Will you be attending the @Washington State ASCD (WSASCD) Washington Educator Conference?! Make sure not to miss us there! TAF's Academy for EDvancement team will be hosting two amazing workshops where you'll learn to connect classrooms with communities and boost student voices through project-based learning. Look for our booth in the exhibitor area and say hello! #WEC2024 #WSASCD #WholeChild #EducationInnovation #InclusiveClassrooms #PBLWorkshop

📢 Exciting opportunity alert! We're seeking a passionate Lead Storyteller to join our team who will bring their expertise and a creative spirit, a demonstrated passion for racial equity, and a willingness to participate in TAF’s ongoing commitment to strengthening our anti-racist practices in every part of what we do. Are you a creative wordsmith with a knack for crafting compelling stories? Do you have the ability to captivate audiences across various platforms? If so, we want to hear from you! As our Lead Storyteller, you'll: • Develop and execute innovative storytelling strategies • Amplify the voices and stories of the communities we serve through impactful content creation and storytelling • Collaborate with stakeholders across the organization to effectively capture and convey TAF’s impact and mission • Drive brand awareness and engagement through powerful narratives Click the link to learn more! ⬇ #JobOpening #Storytelling #ContentCreation #BrandNarrative

Innovation meets compassion! Our 8th graders are changing lives with their Project Invent designs, and we are proud to announce that two of our TAF@Saghalie teams have won! These young minds are creating solutions that matter. Iker and Sebastian's team won the Needfinder Award for their empathetic video game controller design for kids with disabilities. Their solution accounted for blindness and hand mobility challenges. The judges praised their ability to deeply understand their community partner's experiences and needs. Remy's team won the Explorer Award for their foldable step-stool design for the MaST Aquarium. The stool allows kids to easily access the tanks and can be stored away when not in use. The judges were impressed by Remy's confident and knowledgeable presentation of the team's rigorous research and design process. Help empower the next generation of problem-solvers by supporting our One Student Infinite Futures campaign! Discover and donate today to unlock limitless learning opportunities for our students. #InnovationForGood #ProjectInvent #FutureProblemSolvers #LimitlessLearning #YouthInnovators #EmpowerYouth #OneStudentInfiniteFutures

”Juneteenth means freedom for so many people, for so many reasons. I try to get people to understand it’s not a Texas thing, is not a Black thing — it’s freedom for everybody. I’m hoping, eventually, we will celebrate from the 19th of June to the Fourth of July; that would be celebrating freedom.“ - Opal Lee, "Grandmother of Juneteenth"