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US Adults Need Stronger Skills to Thrive in a Changing World

The new PIAAC Survey of Adult Skills data indicates 60 million US adults read at the lowest levels, while 72 million are at the lowest levels for numeracy.

December 11, 2024

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The Case for an Alternative Pathway to an HSE Diploma

The idea of using multimodal play to create a welcoming learning pathway to earning an HSE diploma was studied by Rachael Gruen of The Ancona School in Chicago.

December 19, 2024

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US Adults Need Stronger Skills to Thrive in a Changing World

The new PIAAC Survey of Adult Skills data indicates 60 million US adults read at the lowest levels, while 72 million are at the lowest levels for numeracy.

December 11, 2024

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Four Things We’re Thankful for in Adult Literacy

We are thankful for the many ways our lives and communities are enriched through the work we do.

November 26, 2024

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From the Desk of the CEO: Adult Literacy Gives Me Hope, for Which I am Grateful

President and CEO Mark Vineis reflects on all he is grateful for at ProLiteracy.

November 21, 2024

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New Research Focuses on Psychological Stress in Adult Learners

Research articles published in our new issue of Adult Literacy Education look at psychological stress in adult learners.

November 19, 2024

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Excellence Honored with 2024 Adult Literacy Awards

We announced the 2024 award recipients at a special luncheon during our Conference on Adult Education, held October 6–9 in Baltimore.

November 5, 2024

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