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The economic and social prosperity and stability of our nation—and our local communities—depend on the ability of adults to read, write, do basic math, and think critically.
Adult learners don’t always leave because they’ve stopped learning. Sometimes, life happens. But this study shows, many will return when circumstances allow to continue building skills to reach their goals.
Success on the TABE 13&14 requires more than mastering reading, math, and language concepts. Learners also need strong critical thinking skills to analyze and apply information.
In Northeast Michigan, the Regional Educational Service Agency set out to bring literacy services to adults. ProLiteracy became their guide.
In cities with dozens of providers, multiple funding streams, and disconnected systems, learners are often left to navigate a fragmented landscape on their own. Philadelphia’s answer was deceptively simple.
A look at what’s working, what’s not, and, most importantly, how educators are adapting in real time to integrating digital skills into their curriculum.
Reading difficulties and stuttering tend to co‑occur more often than chance, and literacy instructors are more likely than they realize to encounter adults who stutter.