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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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Partner in Colombia Tests New App to Improve Digital Literacy

In Colombia, Fundación Bien Humano and ProLiteracy will work together to implement a basic Spanish literacy program with the use of the new digital app Podemos Leer.

June 6, 2023

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New Issue of Research Journal Dives into Innovation in Adult Education

The focus of Adult Literacy Education Volume 5, Issue 2, is innovation in adult education and this theme is woven throughout the journal's research articles.

June 5, 2023

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Instructor Spotlight: Norma Penn

At the Northwest Ohio Literacy Council, a ProLiteracy member program in Lima, Ohio, instructor Norma Penn always does what it takes to make sure she can meet the needs of her students.

May 15, 2023

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ProLiteracy Launches Employability in a Digital World Courses

ProLiteracy has created six new online direct-to-student courses designed to help adults thrive in the digital workplace.

May 1, 2023

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Adult ESOL Students’ Stories Added to Library’s Permanent Collection

Librarian Tara Moreno asked students in the intermediate ESOL class to write about a life event, no matter how big or small—it resulted in the Our Own Authors series.

April 25, 2023

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Instructor Spotlight: Doug Cook

Doug Cook is driven by passion. It’s something he’s learned about himself since becoming a math and science tutor at ProLiteracy member program, Center of Hope, in Parker County, Texas, four years ago.

April 17, 2023

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