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In Remembrance of Ruth J. Colvin, 1916–2024
Ruth Johnson Colvin, a visionary and adult literacy pioneer, passed away August 18, 2024, at 107.
ProLiteracy Names New VP of Development Following National Search
ProLiteracy is pleased to announce the addition of Stephen Carr this week as its new Vice President of Development.
Instructor Spotlight: Deborah Alvarez
At the Shelby Literacy Center in Collierville, TN, Deborah Alvarez helps English language learners not just learn the language, but the history of their new country—all with a little fun woven in.
Tutor Helps Ukrainian Refugees with English Language Learning
Adult literacy and education programs nationwide are an important part of helping the influx of refugees coming to the US by giving them the English language skills that will make the transition here a little easier.
‘I’m a father, and I want to read to my children, but I can’t read’ — Ruth Colvin Memo Reflects on Fathers and Literacy
In a memo—year unknown, though it was written on a typewriter—Ruth Covlin shares a story as a reminder of the important role literacy plays in the relationship between fathers and their children.
Instructor Spotlight: Marcia Katigbak Church
In Bellingham, WA, at ProLiteracy member program Whatcom Literacy Council, Marcia Katigbak Church realized not everyone coming to this country was as lucky as her when she came from the Philippines, so she stepped up to help.
