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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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ProLiteracy Again Earns Charity Navigator’s Top Rating

Once again, ProLiteracy has received Charity Navigator’s top rating of four stars.

October 12, 2023

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Instructor Spotlight: Heather Tovey

Instructing and supporting the volunteer tutors in partnering with students, Heather Tovey is left in awe every day.

October 12, 2023

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Volunteer Recruitment and Retention: Eliminate Barriers to Placement

Let’s talk about something that many programs have dealt with: when new volunteers sign up but don’t complete their training or take assignments.

October 11, 2023

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ProLiteracy Joins Conversation on AI in Adult Literacy Education Research Journal 

Within the new issue of Adult Literacy Education, we have published a thoughtful look at the role of generative AI (GenAI) in adult education.

October 10, 2023

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Tips to Overcome Emotional and Social Barriers to Adult Learner Persistence

Beyond the classic barriers to persistence, adult learners frequently must overcome significant social and emotional hurdles.  

October 2, 2023

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Using Technology for Good Brings Bedtime Story to Life for a Low-Literate Mother and her Children

ProLiteracy invited Felicia, a mother of four who is on a journey to learn how to read and write, to experience voice-cloning technology to recreate her voice, allowing her to narrate passages from children's books.

September 25, 2023

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