How Low Literacy Affects the Ability to Perform Daily Tasks
Millions of adults do not possess the functional literacy skills to make meaning of the texts they encounter every day.
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US Adults Need Stronger Skills to Thrive in a Changing World
The new PIAAC Survey of Adult Skills data indicates 60 million US adults read at the lowest levels, while 72 million are at the lowest levels for numeracy.
National Book Fund Builds Investment, Innovation, and Success in Adult Literacy
The National Book Fund started simply to ensure programs with limited budgets had the high-quality materials they needed. It continues because the grants give programs so much more than just books.
English Language Tutor Gives Employees the Tools to Succeed at Work
Mary Krenceski has created her own curriculum based on what she sees—literally—at the ceramics factory where she teaches English as a second language.
Legacy Lives on: Laubach Literacy Primers Digitized in 52 Languages and Counting
With an archive of his historic manuals in over 200 languages, we are continuing Dr. Frank Laubach’s work in a new age. By digitizing the literacy primers from his global literacy campaigns we aim to preserve his work and increase access to educational content.
5 Keys for Effective Professional Development
Teachers and tutors make a difference in what we do. But many adult education and literacy programs, especially small ones, have both limited staff and financial resources to support professional development. So it’s important that what they choose is effective.
ProLiteracy Instructor Spotlight: Anne Larsen, Literacy Volunteers of the New River Valley
At Literacy Volunteers of the New River Valley (LVNRV) in Virginia, Anne Larsen is known as their “Wonder Woman” because she’s saved the day time and again.
