By The News Tribune, Tacoma, Wash. Jul. 11--The "small schools" concept is flourishing in Tacoma and Lakewood -- and that success deserves to continue. Tacoma's Lincoln High School, and Lakes and Clover Park high schools in Lakewood, are seeking extensions of key grants this summer from the U.S.

By The News Tribune, Tacoma, Wash. Mar. 14--Community members are invited to attend a public forum Thursday to meet the candidates for deputy superintendent of the Clover Park School District.

By Debby Abe, The News Tribune, Tacoma, Wash. Dec. 26--The drive to raise test scores and prepare kids for college is chipping away at enrollment in high school vocational courses, educators in several South Sound districts say.

By The News Tribune, Tacoma, Wash. Aug. 18--Clover Park Technical College in Lakewood will get $419,000 to help low-income students. The money will assist 42 needy students with school costs like tuition, fees, books and supplies.

By The News Tribune, Tacoma, Wash. Jun. 7--Two universities have announced partnerships that will make it easier for students at local community and technical colleges to enroll. The University of Washington Tacoma has launched a dual enrollment program with Tacoma Community College.