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From the Desk of the CEO: Changing the Systems that Perpetuate Poverty and Low Literacy

Adults don’t stay low literate because they didn’t want to learn how to read—their economic status set them up to fail from the time they were young.

February 27, 2024

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Crisis Can’t Deter Our Partner Program in Haiti

The success our partner program AyitiKonseVet (AKV) had in 2021, despite crisis after crisis in the country, is truly a testament to their hard work. In creole, AyitiKonseVet means “keep Haiti green.”

May 24, 2022

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Teaching Vocabulary: Form, Meaning, Use

Every student and every teacher have strengths and weaknesses when it comes to vocabulary. 

May 20, 2022

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A Mother’s Hard Work Pays Off

Denise O’Neal will watch her son graduate from high school and head off to college. In a way, it will bring her journey full circle.

May 10, 2022

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Just-in-Time Training: What You Need, When You Need It

It can be difficult to prepare new tutors for the different learning styles and situations they might encounter when they meet their students.

May 5, 2022

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Preparing to Present: It’s Easier Than You Think

Some tips if you're thinking about giving professional presentations about teaching, learning, and adult education.

May 4, 2022

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Former Chemistry Teacher Builds New Life in the U.S. with EnGen

With a grant from the Write Her Future Institute, Sheilla was able to use EnGen, a digital English language platform.

May 3, 2022

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