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Importance Of Literacy In Communities

Strathmore Now: 1.16.2020 by Cody Gillespie

A new program at library looks to improve the literacy in the community.

On January 27, the Strathmore Municipal Library will be celebrating Family Literacy Day by launching a new program, the Strathmore and area Adult Inclusive Learning (SAIL) program.

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After the Literacy Cafe, there will be a public open house for people who couldn't make it to the luncheon to share their thoughts and opinions. There will also be a scavenger hunt at the open house so people can see some of the literacy offerings that are available in the library. Tammy Nischuk, Literacy Services Coordinator at the Strathmore Municipal Library said, "it's educational for the library and it's educational for the public, so everybody gets an opportunity to share ideas about what the community might want and need."

People who struggle with literacy can develop life skills to get around some challenges they might face every day. For example, Nischuk said . . . READ MORE >>

Automatic Readability Checker

Based on (7) readability formulas:

Grade Level: 12

Reading Level: difficult to read.

Reader's Age: 17-18 yrs. Old

(Twelfth graders)

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What the Library Means to Me Adult Literacy Learner Gets a Job

LAPL Blog: 1.15.2020 by Randall Hinson, Librarian, Office of Education and Literacy

For 35 years, the Adult Literacy program at the Los Angeles Public Library has helped adults all over Los Angeles improve their reading and writing skills. Today we're sharing two testimonials about Walk-in-Tutors at the Singleton Literacy Center in Central Library; one from Adult Literacy Coordinator Priscilla Rojas-Naiman and the other from Learner Mark Clemons.

Rojas-Naiman shared her experience in helping Clemons:

A happy-go-lucky man entered the Adult Literacy Center for some help with his resume, though he seemed a bit timid as he approached. He was retired but since he had a lot of energy, he wanted to get a part-time job where he could use his big smile and people skills. He asked to use the computer to create a resume. Since he had a Google account, I thought it best to help him create it in Google Docs. He started asking excellent questions about his phone and computer, so we steered him to a Walk-in-Tutor for help. He then indicated that he had an upcoming interview, so he used the Walk-in-Tutor to practice his interview skills, too.

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Clemons gave praise about his engagement with the library:

I had a purpose in mind by coming to the library. I have a beautiful granddaughter whom I love very much. I also have a daughter-in-law who wants the best for me. My son suggested that I get a cell phone. He decided to get me one, under one condition - that I learn how to use it. I said to myself, 'Where can I go to get help? And who would be willing to help me with my computer?' I thought about it for a while and nothing came to mind.  READ MORE >>

Automatic Readability Checker

Based on (7) readability formulas:

Grade Level: 8

Reading Level: fairly easy to read.

Reader's Age: 12-14 yrs. Old

(Seventh and Eighth graders)

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VIP CORNER: A New Year’s Resolution

El Dorado News: 1.18.2020

The Union County Violence Intervention Plan (VIP) was developed to make available a network of supports, opportunities and activities focused on best-practice strategies for a community committed to proactively changing the odds for young people and families in need.

Today's VIP Corner will look at the "Jobs and Targeted Education" focus area.

As we move into a new year, many people have made resolutions that improve their lives. Whom did you think about when making your resolution this year? Did you just think about yourself or did you think about others?

There are more than 286,000 adults in Arkansas who lack basic reading skills. Probably someone you work with or know closely struggles to read or write or has limited English language skills. They may long to spare their children from the hardships that their struggles with literacy have forced them to face and just need encouragement from you to take that first step. It could be your resolution to step outside of your comfort zone and help stop the cycle of illiteracy by encouraging and assisting a friend or family member get the help they need.  READ MORE >>

Automatic Readability Checker

Based on (7) readability formulas:

Grade Level: 11

Reading Level: fairly difficult to read.

Reader's Age: 15-17 yrs. Old

(Tenth to Eleventh graders)