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.
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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.
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.
ProLiteracy Appoints Todd Evans to Lead Programs Department
ProLiteracy is pleased to announce it has promoted Todd Evans, a dedicated 27-year employee of the organization, to its leadership team as the Senior Director of Programs.
ProLiteracy Partners with Career Opportunity Platform Guild to Support Working Adult Learners
Through a new partnership with Guild, employees at innovative employers will now have employer-funded access to the New Readers Press High School Equivalency Preparation distance learning program.
