Literacy: Spanning North America
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United Way SELA - Adult Literacy
WWL
Radio: 9.16.2018 by Terri Westerfield
Kirby Nagle and her guests discuss the YMCA
of Greater New Orleans adult literacy program in which the YMCA works side-by-side
with our neighbors to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income, or
background, has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. (w/
transcript) LISTEN
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Volunteer tutors transform lives in Chilliwack
The
Progress: 9.17.2018
“Thank you for giving me a means of carrying on with the
path my life has taken.”
These poignant words shared with the team at Chilliwack Learning Society
reveal just how powerful learning can be. Their author was experiencing macular
deterioration and wanted to become adept at using her computer before losing
her eyesight, a goal she achieved with the help of a volunteer tutor.
Other clients with the society’s Community Adult
Literacy Program might want help to earn their diploma or pursue carer goals,
for example.
The impact on volunteers is also powerful.
“There’s a shared relationship and a sense of
accomplishment of getting someone to the place they want to be,” says Kathy
Ball, Volunteer Tutor Program Co-ordinator.
While some volunteers may be considering a career in
teaching or tutoring, “for many of others, it’s a way of giving back to the
community and I regularly hear that they get so much more out of it. I think
helping others like this is a way for people to think outside of their own
lives.”
A history of community learning
The free tutoring service is one of three areas of focus
for the not-for-profit Chilliwack Learning Society, which also offers English
as a Second Language programming and literacy outreach initiatives. The society
was founded in 1990 to support literacy and lifelong learning.
“It’s all about learning, and literacy in the widest
sense of the word – reading, writing, math and technology,” Ball says. “If you
want to learn, let us know and we’ll find a way to help. READ
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New citizens honored, new resource unveiled
Duncan
Banner: 9.18.2018 by Linda Provost
Four women stole the show Saturday — no they weren’t in a
play, musical or became an Internet trend, they finished the journey to
becoming citizens of the United States.
A reception was held for them, along with the Duncan
Public Library and the Duncan Area Literacy
Council (DALC) to show off a new “Citizenship Corner.”
After some time spent milling and enjoying cookies and
punch, Representative Marcus McEntire awarded Patricia Bullock, Maria “Lupe”
Hernandez, Salustia Martinez and Maria “Lola” Varella a personalized
Proclamation from the State House of Representative.
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The original class and now the Citizenship Corner is made
possible due to grants from the Oklahoma
Department of Libraries and the Institute
Museum of Library Services.
“It’s a joint effort and this a great way the state and
the nation can partner with a small town in Oklahoma to help people become
citizens of our great nation,” McEntire said.
McEntire also had a Proclamation for DALC to recognize
their work and dedication to the people they serve everyday as a United Way
Agency. READ
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Woodland council recognizes ‘Adult Literacy Month’
Woodland
Daily Democrat: 9.19.2018 by Jim Smith
A proclamation from the Woodland City Council declaring
September as Adult Literacy Awareness Month only tells part of the story.
The event in fact highlights the importance of making
sure people are literate so they can do better at their jobs and life overall,
making contributions to communities and society.
“A goal of the Woodland Public
Library Adult Literacy Services Program is to raise public awareness about
the need for and value of adult education, early learning, and family literacy
for lifelong learning,” according to the proclamation presented Tuesday night
by Councilman Tom Stallard to Library Services Director Greta Galindo and
members of the Library’s board of directors.
“At Woodland Public Library we have resources to help
our adult learners as well as children,” Galindo stated in a prepared summary
to the council. “The Woodland Public Library encourages a love of reading as a
foundation for lifelong learning and supports those programs with similar
goals. Woodland Public Library promotes literacy awareness and programs to
assist adult students in need of basic literacy education and also provides
scholarships for high school diplomas through Career Online High School.”
A variety of partnership with Yolo County allows library
volunteers to provide GED tutoring and testing at the Monroe County Jail, where
some 141 people have been graduated.
Literacy volunteers also provide free tutoring at the
library in reading and writing instruction for low literate adults. READ
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