Literacy:
Spanning the U.S.
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Donations
from central Maine towns help literacy program expand
Literacy
Volunteers Waterville Area helps adults learn to read, a much needed program
that can result in greater economic and civic productivity.
Central Maine: 8.20.2017 by Madeline St. Amour
On
a sunny day in July, Mona Gagnon, 54, sat at her kitchen table writing in her
workbook provided by Literacy
Volunteers Waterville Area. She focused on an exercise asking
her to separate words into syllables and then rewrite them.
Howard
Gagnon, her husband, leaned over her shoulder and waited for her to sound out
the words.
“Can
we skip it?” Mona said.
“No.
Just sound it out,” Howard said.
Mona
moved her lips and ran her finger under the word as she looked for ways to
break it down.
“Thanks
… thanks … thanksgiv … Thanksgiving,” she said, looking up at Howard, 56,
before writing the word down in her book.
Three
and a half years ago, Mona lost her memory after her medication was increased
by one pill, according to Howard.
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About
a year ago, one of Mona’s friends suggested she go to Literacy Volunteers to
start learning how to read again. Now she’s up to a first-grade reading level,
Howard said.
The
nonprofit relies almost entirely on volunteer workers to provide adults and
families free instruction in reading and writing that are necessary to
procuring healthcare, shopping for groceries and other needed items, finding
work and even driving. READ MORE @
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Learning
the language of opportunity
Janesville Gazette: 8.20.2017 by Margaret Plevak
Born
in Zagreb, the capital of Croatia, Lilly Barrett came to the United States as a
child, so she understands firsthand the difficulties of learning a language
while simultaneously navigating life in a new country.
That
experience adds a compassionate dimension to her new job as coordinator of the Walworth County Literacy Council, where
she assesses the needs of students and matches them to tutors.
“So
often people think if somebody doesn't speak English they're not intelligent,
that they don't have feelings, they're not human or equal. There are many
intelligent people out there, hardworking people, compassionate people, but
they're just not able to express themselves. That's something I hope people can
see if they get to know others,” says Barrett, a Williams Bay resident who has
a background in social services and industrial relations. READ MORE @
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Literacy
level of parents affects next generation
Kenosha News: 8.24.201 by Cheryl Hernandez, Kenosha Literacy Council
Back
to school season is here and many of us are thinking of ways that we can help
children achieve academic success. It might surprise you to learn that the
single greatest indicator of a child’s future success is the literacy level of
his or her parents. In fact, children of parents with low literacy skills have
a 72% chance of struggling themselves. Low-literate parents who have the
opportunity to improve their own skills are more likely to have a positive
impact on their children’s educational achievements.
It’s
estimated that 36 million adults in the U.S. struggle with basic reading,
writing, and math. Because of this, everyday tasks like reading a menu, filling
out a job application, or helping children with homework are more difficult. At
the Kenosha Literacy Council we see firsthand
how adult literacy is a factor in almost every socioeconomic issue, including parenting,
health care, workforce development, and poverty. READ MORE @
Highland Library program aims to improve adult literacy
Highland News: 8.24.2017
The
San Bernardino County Library is pleased to provide adult literacy services to the Highland
community. The adult literacy program features individualized literacy services
in one-on-one, confidential, student-centered sessions.
The
program is intended to equip participants with lifelong learning skills and
prepare them for personal, family, career and community success. Best of all –
this program is absolutely free.
The
incredible adult literacy program at the Highland Branch Library is improving
the quality of life for residents and making a big difference in the community.
The library is proud to offer a program that fosters confidence and enables
learners to pursue new opportunities for success.
If
you or someone you know struggles with literacy, the Highland Library is here
to help. READ MORE @
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