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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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Adult ESOL Students’ Stories Added to Library’s Permanent Collection

Librarian Tara Moreno asked students in the intermediate ESOL class to write about a life event, no matter how big or small—it resulted in the Our Own Authors series.

April 25, 2023

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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.

February 22, 2023

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The Personal Reason one Tutor Got Involved with Citizenship Program

Tutor Dan Shern was inspired to tutor citizenship after helping his wife navigate the process.

October 25, 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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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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Volunteering in Adult Literacy is its Own Reward

Louwane and Mark Courtney volunteer as remote ESL tutors through ProLiteracy member program Aspire.

April 20, 2022

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