Literacy: Spanning the US
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'The
Reason We Are Here': Grace Place Graduates Celebrate Milestone With Their Children
Naples
Now: 5.15.2019 by Rachel Fradette
Four
days a week, Susana Beristain walked into Grace Place in Golden Gate with her
son. They would separate to go to their respective classes, but meet up right
after classes ended.
Both
of them are learning English. It's something they are doing together from start
to finish, so marking a successful year is a part of the deal.
With
her son Manuel, 4, in tow, Beristain, 36, made her way across the stage Wednesday
at Grace Place in Golden Gate to receive a certificate for her work in the
Bright Beginnings program. The program focuses on family literacy.
"Grace
Place means a lot to me," Beristain said. "They've been helping me.
Being together, they (her children) are learning, I'm learning too at the same
time."
She
was recognized with 32 women who also reached this milestone. Kids were
celebrated for their work in the program, donning graduation caps, while their
mothers received red roses.
Grace
Place, a local nonprofit, offers resources to families in the Golden Gate
community through English language classes, literacy programs, adult education
and a weekly food pantry. READ
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Literacy Council Encourages Community-wide
Effort To Improve Reading Skills
City
News: 5.16.2019 by Christine Holmes
With
the school year coming to an end, the Muskingum County Literacy
Council is making a push to keep reading skills fresh over the summer
break.
On
Saturday, the Council, in partnership with the Muskingum County Library System
and Muskingum County Education Service Center, will be hosting a Family Reading
Festival at the Colony Square Mall.
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“We
need to get books in the hands of children, but we need to let parents know the
importance of reading to their children, ultimately,” said Lawyer.
The
momentum doesn’t stop with educating children. Lawyer said she’d like to see
the community take and active role in teaching adults to read and encouraging
them to get their high school diploma. READMORE
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Former
Lowcountry Inmate Helps Former Prisoners Rebuild Lives
ABC
News4: 5.20.2019 byBrodie Hart
A
former Lowcountry inmate is working to help former inmates rebuild their lives.
"You
don’t have to go back into the prison systems," said Ramona Stillwaggon,
who works as a construction superintendent. She says she served 14 months in
prison two decades ago, and came out a changed person. "You’re not given
an opportunity to plan your life out when you’re incarcerated."
She
said her time behind bars led her to form Unchained, which she uses to teach
life skills to former inmates. She teaches literacy, employment stability,
financial security, and interview skills.
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Stillwaggon
said her next meeting for Unchained is June 1st at the Moncks
Corner Public Library. It's free and open to the public. WATCH
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