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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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Just-in-Time Training: What You Need, When You Need It

It can be difficult to prepare new tutors for the different learning styles and situations they might encounter when they meet their students.

May 5, 2022

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Former Chemistry Teacher Builds New Life in the U.S. with EnGen

With a grant from the Write Her Future Institute, Sheilla was able to use EnGen, a digital English language platform.

May 3, 2022

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Volunteering in Adult Literacy is its Own Reward

Louwane and Mark Courtney volunteer as remote ESL tutors through ProLiteracy member program Aspire.

April 20, 2022

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4 Challenges ESL Learners Face

It is important for adult education programs to take into account the many language barriers English language learners face.

April 19, 2022

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