News & Updates

Get the latest news and stories from the adult literacy field. 

 2025/03/ProLiteracy-2024-Baltimore-Photos-by-Ana-Isabel-Photography-224-e1741370767404.jpg

Featured News Story

 2024/11/Proj_Ln_1095_5k-e1747334380519.jpg

News

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

Read the Story

Filter by

Excellence Honored with 2024 Adult Literacy Awards

We announced the 2024 award recipients at a special luncheon during our Conference on Adult Education, held October 6–9 in Baltimore.

November 5, 2024

 2024/11/ProLiteracy-2024-Baltimore-Photos-by-Ana-Isabel-Photography-401.jpg
Learn more about Excellence Honored with 2024 Adult Literacy Awards

News

Board of Directors Appoints New Chair

ProLiteracy is pleased to announce that our Board of Directors has appointed longtime Board Member Kate Costello-Sullivan to the position of Board Chair.

October 30, 2024

 2024/10/ProLiteracy-2024-Baltimore-Photos-by-Ana-Isabel-Photography-372-e1730307012411.jpg
Learn more about Board of Directors Appoints New Chair

Dyslexia and Adult Literacy: The Equity Issue We Can’t Afford to Ignore

For Dyslexia Awareness Month, we invited Neuhaus Education Center to submit a guest blog on the link between dyslexia and adult literacy.

October 16, 2024

 2024/10/Dyslexia-EllisUnit.png
Learn more about Dyslexia and Adult Literacy: The Equity Issue We Can’t Afford to Ignore

Practical Tips & Tools

Four Resources to Help You Promote Digitial Inclusion

Explore resources to help those who lack the digital skills or access to meaningfully use technology in everyday life.

October 10, 2024

 2024/10/Digital-Inclusion-Thumbnail.png
Learn more about Four Resources to Help You Promote Digitial Inclusion

Practical Tips & Tools

Putting Students in the Teaching Role can Build Literacy, Confidence, Acceptance

Longtime teacher and tutor trainer Janet Sodell boosts learning with classroom games in which students find themselves teaching others.

September 24, 2024

 2023/08/J.Sodell_headshot-e1727201285324.jpg
Learn more about Putting Students in the Teaching Role can Build Literacy, Confidence, Acceptance

From the Desk of the CEO

From the Desk of the CEO: Removing the Stigma of Low Adult Literacy

There is a stigma attached to adults who cannot read well. Let's flip that stigma.

September 16, 2024

 2023/07/20211026-Syracuse-B-060.jpg
Learn more about From the Desk of the CEO: Removing the Stigma of Low Adult Literacy

Support the power of adult literacy to change lives in your community.