Literacy CoalitionMay 161 minAdult Literacy Levels MatterStudies show that low adult literacy levels contribute to problems such as: · Children’s academic success · Welfare costs · ...
Literacy CoalitionMay 111 minWhy Employer Should Support Adult LiteracyAdults who read are better employees. A study of more than 5,000 employees found that those who read for pleasure were 10% more likely to...
Literacy CoalitionMay 101 minLiteracy & PrisonIn 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...
Literacy CoalitionJan 141 minTeaching Adults to Read – Homework, 7 Questions to AskWhen you discuss homework assignments there are many things to consider. Be sure to ask your student about their own preferences. Here...
Literacy CoalitionJan 132 minTeaching Adults to Read – Homework, things to consider.One of the first decisions a tutor and student need to answer is how much homework a student can actually handle effectively. Learning is...
Literacy CoalitionMar 26, 20212 minParent's Literacy Means Everything!We all want children to do better in school. The single greatest predictor of a child’s educational success is the literacy level of...
Literacy CoalitionJan 14, 20213 minWhat I have learned at the Literacy Coalition!I have been involved with the Literacy Coalition since 1993 when I joined the board of directors. After six years on the board, I began...
Literacy CoalitionNov 16, 20202 minEchoes of KindnessIt was the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day of 2018. Our office was closed but I was working to wrap up some odds and ends. The...