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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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English Language Tutor Gives Employees the Tools to Succeed at Work

Mary Krenceski has created her own curriculum based on what she sees—literally—at the ceramics factory where she teaches English as a second language.

February 22, 2023

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ProLiteracy Instructor Spotlight: Anne Larsen, Literacy Volunteers of the New River Valley

At Literacy Volunteers of the New River Valley (LVNRV) in Virginia, Anne Larsen is known as their “Wonder Woman” because she’s saved the day time and again.

February 7, 2023

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Instructor Spotlight: Russell Joy, Literacy Mid-South

In the five years Russell Joy has volunteered at Literacy Mid-South, he's built a loyal following of students, many of whom have expressed that he’s the best English teacher they’ve ever had.

January 10, 2023

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The Personal Reason one Tutor Got Involved with Citizenship Program

Tutor Dan Shern was inspired to tutor citizenship after helping his wife navigate the process.

October 25, 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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