It's been a journey stretching back to 1993 , when I first joined the board of directors for the Literacy Coalition . After six years of service, I moved into the office part-time, eventually stepping into the role of Executive Director in April of 2000 . Two and one-half decades later, working with adults who have low or no reading skills has taught me profound lessons—about education, trauma, and the incredible resilience of the human spirit. Here are some of the most impac

When you hear the word "literacy," you might first think of an individual learning to read a book or write an email. While these personal...

This week, from September 15th to the 21st, we're celebrating something that has the power to change lives, open doors, and build...

AI is making incredible things possible, and we're using it to build fun and educational games for our students. Our first project is a...

At the Literacy Coalition, we believe in the power of knowledge and the potential within every individual. Recent findings from...

Many of us might remember groaning at the thought of "educational games" in school. But what if learning could be both fun and engaging?...

We are excited to announce our Laughs for Literacy fundraiser will be Saturday, October 28th, at Kokomo's newest event facility, Rhine...

The Literacy Coalition is making changes to our weekly schedule effective immediately. We are reducing hours from four days to two days...

Low literacy levels in adults aren't just a personal struggle – they have a ripple effect impacting our entire community. Studies show a...

When it comes to a child's educational success, research shows a surprising factor plays a critical role: their parent's literacy level....

One of my past students asked me one time, “Where do your tutors come from?” My answer was they were just ordinary people who want to...

"The Literacy Coalition is all about learning, and I doubt anyone has learned more than I have here in the last 30 years," Bob...

I asked Don if there was one word that I could teach him before he left that day, what would it be? Earnest, was his reply. Don had come...

We have had our Free Little Library at our office for a year now. Please feel free to drop by and take a book. We want everyone to read...

We have a gentleman that speaks Spanish and wants to learn to speak English. We are looking for a volunteer to tutor him on Wednesday...

Studies show that low adult literacy levels contribute to problems such as: · Children’s academic success · Welfare costs · ...

The worlds of business and non-profit might seem far apart, but a powerful collaboration often lies at their intersection. These...

In today's society, the ability to read and write is the gateway to a better life. The ability to read is the most powerful tool we have...

In today's society, the ability to read and write is the gateway to a better life. The ability to read is the most powerful tool we have...

The ability to read is a fundamental skill that enables people to learn, think critically, and participate fully in society. Research...