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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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Instructor Spotlight: Carol Dussault

When Carol Dussault joined the Literacy Council of Sheboygan County, the community’s immigrants and refugees gained an ally dedicated to advocating for their needs.

August 16, 2023

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Go Ahead and Blush, but these Writers Love Supporting Adult Literacy

A group of romance writers' 2023 summertime-themed anthology benefits ProLiteracy and our work to create new readers.

August 14, 2023

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Announcing a Refreshed Look and Enhanced Website

We are pleased to reveal our fresh look for ProLiteracy and enhanced functionality at proliteracy.org!

August 11, 2023

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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.

July 25, 2023

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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.

July 18, 2023

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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.

June 20, 2023

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