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The Power of Adult Literacy Education to Build Prosperity and Sustainability

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.

September 16, 2025

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Instructor Spotlight: Suz Hall

Seventeen years ago, after teaching one semester in the adult literacy program at Neuhaus Education Center in Bellaire, Texas, Suz Hall knew she had found her second career.

September 12, 2023

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New Literacy Project in Egypt Will Feed a Neighborhood’s Future

International Literacy Day: In partnership with the Yum! Foundation and KFC, we will help spread literacy and spur lifelong learning throughout Egypt.

September 8, 2023

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Volunteer Recruitment and Retention: The Motivating Factors of Volunteering

Given that a lot of the services adult literacy programs provide are delivered by volunteer tutors, teachers, and support staff, it’s not surprising that recruiting and retaining volunteers is a consistent concern.

August 23, 2023

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From the Desk of the CEO: Investing in the Adult Learners of Today and Tomorrow

Our back-to-school season often brings feelings of hope and a fresh new start, but there is a bleak reality peeking through the data.

August 17, 2023

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Instructor Spotlight: Carol Dussault

When Carol Dussault joined the Literacy Council of Sheboygan County, the community’s immigrants and refugees gained an ally dedicated to advocating for their needs.

August 16, 2023

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Go Ahead and Blush, but these Writers Love Supporting Adult Literacy

A group of romance writers' 2023 summertime-themed anthology benefits ProLiteracy and our work to create new readers.

August 14, 2023

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