From the Desk of the CEO: Removing the Stigma of Low Adult Literacy
There is a stigma attached to adults who cannot read well. Let's flip that stigma.
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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.
North Dakota’s Two-Pronged Approach to Improving Adult Literacy in Corrections
Michelle Candy of the North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation looked at two specific measures the state has taken to increase student success.
From the Desk of the CEO: Empowering Adult Literacy Students to Vote
The right to vote is an awesome responsibility open to every adult citizen in the United States—regardless of literacy level.
In Remembrance of Ruth J. Colvin, 1916–2024
Ruth Johnson Colvin, a visionary and adult literacy pioneer, passed away August 18, 2024, at 107.
Key Considerations to Successfully Integrate Technology into Your Program
A group led of researchers conducted a qualitative survey to understand what conditions lead to successful technology integration in adult education programs, and what created difficulties.
New Research Focuses on the Intersection of Technology and Adult Literacy
Research articles published in our new issue of Adult Literacy Education recognize the importance of increased digital literacy skills as technology continues to advance.
