Literacy:
Spanning the U.S.
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Literacy
volunteers teach English to immigrants
WGUN 9:
10.12.2017 by Pat Parris
Literacy
Connects is
a nonprofit dedicated to helping people learn to read. But the program's
services help people do more than learn to read and write. They also teach
English language learners how to speak the language.
The
English Language Acquisition for Adults program teaches English to immigrants
and refugees in churches, schools and libraries across the city. More than
1,600 students from all over the world take part.
"We
have students who are at the pre-literate level, interacting with written text
for the first time," said Kate Van Roekel of Literacy Connects. "All
the way up to advanced conversation classes, where those with advanced degrees
are working to refine their English."
The
program has 75 tutors, including Felice Larmer. The retired executive said she
gets more out of teaching English to the students than they get out of
learning.
"I'm
so inspired by the dedication of the students," she said. "So
devoted, motivated, and it's a privilege to be with them."
The
classrooms become melting pots, with adult students from all over the globe
learning grammar, reading and conversational English. WATCH VIDEO
Yolo Reads celebrates literacy
achievements
Davis Enterprise: 10.13.2017 by Enterprise Staff
Yolo
County’s Adult and Family Literacy Program, Yolo Reads, honored the accomplishments of
adult learners who have reached their literacy goals at the ninth annual
Literacy Celebration on Sept. 23 at the Stephens Branch Library.
“One
out of every seven adults are functionally illiterate. This means one out of
seven are reading and writing at a third-grade level,” said Yolo County
Supervisor Don Saylor, who commended the Yolo Reads program at the literacy
celebration.
Saylor
spoke about the importance of the program providing a one-on-one learning
opportunity for adults, with volunteer tutors helping them improve their
reading and writing skills.
“Only
through literacy can people fully participate in our community and become
equal,” said tutor Donna Weisman, who highlighted the value of the Yolo Reads
program. READ MORE >>
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Literacy group finds new home
on Sage campus
Troy Record:
10.13.2017 by Nicholas Buonanno
After
spending more than 40 years inside the First United Presbyterian Church on 5th
Avenue in downtown Troy, the Literacy Volunteers of
Rensselaer County recently moved into new offices just a few
blocks away, on the Russell Sage College campus.
Executive
Director Judith Smith said the organization moved to the third floor of into 71
1st St. for several reasons.
“Our
old location was not really handicap-accessible for people to get up to the
third floor,” explained Smith.
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The
organization puts on events throughout the year to raise money to fulfill its
mission of teaching people to read, write and speak English, along with
educating the public about literacy issues. The organization serves more than
200 people each year with the help of more than 200 volunteers. READ MORE >>
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Literacy Delaware Names New Library, Tutor Award for Arsht Family
Literacy Delaware: 10.11.2017
Literacy Delaware’s
mission to assist adult learners to realize the potential as confident,
self-sufficient, and productive employees, family members, and contributors to
their communities requires assistance from many generous supporters. On
Tuesday, October 10, that mission received a boost, as a generous donor was
honored with the naming of a new library and award.
The
new curriculum and resource library, as well as an award for excellence in
tutoring was named after Charles and Rose Arsht, the parents of longtime
supporter and donor Rita Arsht. Arsht was unable to be on-hand for the
dedication and ceremonial ribbon-cutting, so the duties befell on family longtime
friend, Shirley Rowe. Additionally, the inaugural Charles and Rose Arsht Tutor
Excellence Award was given to longtime tutor Terry Pierse. In his more than 5
years tutoring with the organization, Pierse’s focused approach and
encouragement has helped many attain the skills required to thrive. In addition
to board members, tutors, and employees, Pierse’s family was on-hand to see him
receive the award.
“Tutors
are the heart of Literacy Delaware.”, says Executive Director Cindy Shermeyer.
“Without them, we could not have helped over 2,900 adults with low literacy and
English language skills these past thirty-four years.” READ MORE
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