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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.

August 19, 2024

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There’s a Lot to Learn Outside of the Classroom

Kenosha Literacy Council makes learning relatable, which increases effectiveness, links theory to practice, assists in retention, and increases engagement.

July 22, 2024

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Youth Ambassadors in Egypt are Feeding the Future through Literacy

On World Youth Skills Day, we are spotlighting the youth ambassadors with ANBA, our partner program in Egypt, who are building understanding about literacy's role in sustainable communities.

July 15, 2024

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Future of Work: Building a Stronger Workforce Through Literacy

Low literacy levels make it far more difficult for an individual to get a job, maintain a job, or make family-sustaining wages.

June 26, 2024

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Adult Literacy Programs Receive Millions through Yield Giving

Four ProLiteracy member programs were among the recipients of million dollar awards from billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott's Yield Giving organization.

May 29, 2024

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Our New Partnership Supports Access to Literacy in Urban Communities

We are proud to announce that we have partnered with the Urban Alliance for Adult Literacy to promote nationwide information sharing and joint projects.

May 22, 2024

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ProLiteracy Presents First Award for Adult Literacy Research

ProLiteracy awarded a group of researchers our inaugural Dollar General Research to Practice Award for their paper The Effects of an Adult Literacy App on Word Decoding, published in 2023 in our Adult Literacy Education research journal.

May 13, 2024

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