New Literacy Project in Egypt Will Feed a Neighborhood’s Future
International Literacy Day: In partnership with the Yum! Foundation and KFC, we will help spread literacy and spur lifelong learning throughout Egypt.
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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.
Volunteer Recruitment and Retention: The Motivating Factors of Volunteering
Given that a lot of the services adult literacy programs provide are delivered by volunteer tutors, teachers, and support staff, it’s not surprising that recruiting and retaining volunteers is a consistent concern.
Causes of Low Adult Literacy in the US
Why does the United States, one of the wealthiest countries in the world, with free public education in every state and school district, have so many adults with low literacy?
From the Desk of the CEO: Investing in the Adult Learners of Today and Tomorrow
Our back-to-school season often brings feelings of hope and a fresh new start, but there is a bleak reality peeking through the data.
Instructor Spotlight: Carol Dussault
When Carol Dussault joined the Literacy Council of Sheboygan County, the community’s immigrants and refugees gained an ally dedicated to advocating for their needs.
Go Ahead and Blush, but these Writers Love Supporting Adult Literacy
A group of romance writers' 2023 summertime-themed anthology benefits ProLiteracy and our work to create new readers.
