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Literacy & Prison

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...

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Teaching Adults to Read – Homework, 7 Questions to Ask

When you discuss homework assignments there are many things to consider. Be sure to ask your student about their own preferences. Here...

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Teaching an Adult to Read: After your First Meeting

Step Two! Okay, you have had your first meeting. You have an idea of your student’s goals, a general idea of where to begin, and you have...

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Parent'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...

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What 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...

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Echoes of Kindness

It 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...