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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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3 Suggestions to Improve Service to Adult Literacy Learners

Using personal experiences, three experts share their reasoning on how to better serve students who are learning to read at the lowest levels.

January 13, 2025

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Supporting Students on their HSE Timeline: Strategies for Success

Helping students navigate the journey to earning their HSE credential can be very rewarding. But how do you answer when a student asks, “How long is this going to take?”

January 7, 2025

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The Case for an Alternative Pathway to an HSE Diploma

The idea of using multimodal play to create a welcoming learning pathway to earning an HSE diploma was studied by Rachael Gruen of The Ancona School in Chicago.

December 19, 2024

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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.

December 11, 2024

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Four Things We’re Thankful for in Adult Literacy

We are thankful for the many ways our lives and communities are enriched through the work we do.

November 26, 2024

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Affordable Housing Communities Use Mobile Learning Fund to Teach English

Through the Mobile Learning Fund an affordable housing community can provide resources that will help residents take ownership of their lives and become financially stable.

November 22, 2024

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