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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Why I Give: How a Journey through a Family’s History Led One Donor to ProLiteracy
Boredom led Grace Woodard to find a new hobby, which unexpectedly set her on a path to learning about her family and adult literacy and inspired her to support the work of ProLiteracy.
