Literacy: Spanning North America
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Newcomers
illiterate in native tongue struggle to learn English
Programs
look to overcome education shortfall while integrating immigrants and refugees
CBC:
4.15.2018 by Mackenzie Hermann and Isabelle Bennett
They
sing songs, memorize the days of the week, learn how to hold a pencil and
practice writing their names. Donna Clarke's adult students are all newcomers
who, for various reasons, lack literacy in both English and their native
tongue.
That
lack of education is just one of many challenges confronting refugees and
immigrants learning English — something that is expected of anyone residing in
English Canada. But several Calgary-based organizations are actively working to
overcome these challenges.
Among
them is the Calgary
Immigrant Education Society, where Clarke works. She teaches
one of 76 different classes offered by the society.
What
makes her class different is that it caters to students with less than eight
years of education in their native language.
Educational
barriers
That
lack of education may be a result of gender, age, poverty, geographical
challenges or family responsibilities.
In
many instances, Clarke's students are refugees whose education was interrupted by
conflict. READ MORE >>
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Monmouth
County Woman to be Honored at Literacy NJ Conference
Central Jersey: 4.17.2018 by Literacy NJ
Ocean
Township resident Eileen Ortiz of Literacy
Volunteers of Monmouth County will be honored for her efforts
to advance adult literacy at Literacy New Jersey’s
annual conference on April 21.
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Literacy
New Jersey, which provides free adult literacy programs and U.S. citizenship
classes in eight counties, will present the award at its annual Literacy for
Life Conference at The College of New Jersey in Ewing. The event brings
together 200 students, tutors, adult educators and board members from across
the state for a day of professional development.
“At
our annual Literacy for Life Conference, participants work to advance a common
goal: To improve adult literacy in New Jersey,” Literacy NJ’s CEO Elizabeth
Gloeggler said. “Our students, tutors, educators and board members learn new
skills, share experiences and celebrate the successes of our learners. It is
always an inspiring and energizing day.”
Adult
learner Eileen Ortiz will receive the 2018 Award for Student Excellence. Eileen
came to Literacy Volunteers of Monmouth County in March 2016 to improve her
reading and writing skills to help with her job. READ MORE >>
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@NapaLibraries
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Help
out with Adult Literacy Program
Napa Valley Register: 4.18.2018 by Dan Martin
In
late 2017, the Register featured a front-page article on Gina Peterson, who
obtained her high school diploma while being incarcerated at the Napa County
jail. As indicated in the article, the Adult
Literacy Program from Napa County Library was one of several
organizations involved with helping Gina to reach her goal under such
challenging conditions.
It
was through the Adult Literacy Program that I became involved, acting as Gina's
tutor. Working under this capacity, I wanted to share how gratifying it was to
have the opportunity, as a volunteer, to make such a positive impact on
someone's life.
And,
it is Robin Rafael and the amazing staff at Adult Literacy Program who made my
job so easy. Her group did most of the "heavy lifting," such as
screening Gina's literacy level, supplying me with necessary material, and
coordinating between all involved parties.
If
you are looking for something meaningful and purposeful, I highly recommend
looking into becoming a volunteer tutor through the Adult Literacy Program. READ MORE >>
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