This Year’s National Book Fund Recipients Announced
This year’s National Book Fund cycle awarded more than $72,000 worth of instructional materials to 39 adult literacy organizations in the US and Canada.
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The Power of Adult Literacy Education to Build Prosperity and Sustainability
The economic and social prosperity and stability of our nation—and our local communities—depend on the ability of adults to read, write, do basic math, and think critically.
Advocate Now to Support Continued Funding for Adult Education
The president’s proposed “Skinny Budget,” released earlier this month, proposes cutting all federal funding for adult education.
Our Partnership with the Urban Alliance for Adult Literacy 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.
The Case for Higher Wages in Adult Education
The adult education field is challenged by wage-equity issues, but higher pay would strengthen adult education's impact on social mobility and lead to a stronger system to serve more adults.
4 Apps That Empower Adult Learners
Educational apps have become more popular, instructing on topics from basic education and literacy to workplace readiness, financial literacy, and more. This is good news for the adult literacy field.
From the Desk of the CEO: It’s Time to Untangle the Web of Barriers to Adult Education
Adult education programs work, so why are less than 10% of adults in need of services enrolled in programming?
