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Superintendent and Whole Child director honor Tacoma School District 'Whole Child' champions
Summary
The superintendent and Laura Allen, director of Whole Child, recognized staff and community members nominated by students, families and colleagues at the Jan. 23, 2025 Tacoma School District board meeting, citing a record number of nominations and highlighting educators who foster belonging, equity, and student supports.
The superintendent moved and the board approved recognition of the district's Whole Child champions at the Tacoma School District board meeting on Jan. 23, 2025.
Laura Allen, director of Whole Child, told the board the district received a record number of nominations ' "hundreds of students, of staff, and of families" ' and read excerpts celebrating several honorees for work that supports students' health, safety, engagement and belonging.
"Micah embodies the heart and spirit of a whole child champion," Allen said as she read a nomination for Micah Arneberg, a CTE teacher who runs the Cab Cafe program that gives students receiving special…
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