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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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Popular ESL Author’s ‘Long Stories Short’ Builds Reading and Language Connections

The new ESL series from New Readers Press uses entertaining stories as the basis to teach vocabulary, grammar, spelling, syntax, pronunciation, and more.

May 6, 2024

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5 Strategies to Engage Students in Distance Learning

Since introducing EnGen about a year ago, Chesterfield County Public Schools have seen student outcomes grow from 38 points to 134, a 250% increase.

January 17, 2024

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Professional Development for Citizenship Educators Led by Field Experts

A new opportunity from the Naturalization Network and partner USAHello will offer professional development for citizenship instructors.

January 8, 2024

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3 Strategies to Prevent Brain Waste Among Professional Immigrants

Brain waste references the underutilization of the skills and education of an internationally trained professional in a new country.

October 19, 2023

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Lights, Camera, Language Learning in Action: Using Drama to Teach ESL

One of the most effective ways to introduce a new language is to incorporate drama into your lessons.

September 21, 2023

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Tutor Helps Ukrainian Refugees with English Language Learning

Adult literacy and education programs nationwide are an important part of helping the influx of refugees coming to the US by giving them the English language skills that will make the transition here a little easier.

June 20, 2023

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