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How English Learners Realize Their Potential
This week the Baltimore Sun has a good summary article by Liz Bowie on what it takes for students who are English learners to succeed and thrive, with insightful comments by my former CAL colleague Julie Sugarman. https://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/baltimore-county/bs-md-co-immigrant-enrollment-20190204-story.html
Shutdown vs. Social Safety Net
The Partial Shutdown of the Federal Government Has Devastating Effects on Adults with Low Levels of Literacy and Numeracy Numerous news articles and blog posts over the past few weeks have underscored the magnitude of the impact that the partial federal shutdown is having… Continue Reading “Shutdown vs. Social Safety Net”
Learning from the Forgotten 90 Percent
Why is it that only 10 percent of the adults in the United States who lack basic literacy and numeracy skills participate in adult education? Program capacity is certainly one reason. But what about the adults themselves? What is holding them back, and what… Continue Reading “Learning from the Forgotten 90 Percent”
Briefing on the Value of Adult Education
I will be coordinating the panel of speakers for a Congressional briefing on the outcomes and significance of federal support for adult literacy on Wednesday, May 9, 2018. The briefing is free and open to the public. Downloadable invitation: National Coalition for Literacy Invitation-1
Literacy and Social Justice, 50 Years On
The sanitation workers’ strike in Memphis took place 50 years ago, but the literacy issues at its heart are still with us, as Courtland Milloy of the Washington Post points out. [The Memphis sanitation strike was a fight for better pay and working conditions.… Continue Reading “Literacy and Social Justice, 50 Years On”
Highlighting Literacy Success Stories
This week two corporations that have long supported adult and family literacy are launching a new social media campaign “aimed at educating customers on the positive impact literacy and reading advancements can make in one’s life and inspiring people to continually look to learn… Continue Reading “Highlighting Literacy Success Stories”
Literacy in a Digital World
Friday September 8 is UNESCO International Literacy Day. The theme for 2017 is “literacy in a digital world.” According to the UNESCO ILD website, the day’s “overall aim [is] to look at what kind of literacy skills people need to navigate increasingly digitally-mediated societies,… Continue Reading “Literacy in a Digital World”
Parents’ Education => Children’s Academic Success
In an August 22 blog post, Education Week‘s Marva Hinton reports on a new study that demonstrates the connections between children’s early home environment and the development and persistence of their academic skills through 5th grade. The study, conducted by Catherine S. Tamis-LeMonda and… Continue Reading “Parents’ Education => Children’s Academic Success”
Editors as Essential Gatekeepers
Editage Insights is an invaluable resource for academics and others seeking to publish their work in professional peer-reviewed journals. Today’s post on the site is the insightful op-ed Shining a Light on Editorial Integrity by Peggy L. Chinn, professor emerita of nursing at the… Continue Reading “Editors as Essential Gatekeepers”
Clarity, Tone, and Writing by Numbers
Here’s a blog post on clear writing from Amy Laburda of Palisades Hudson Financial Group. A few of her key points: Be careful with terms of art, sometimes known as jargon. “Using jargon with other professionals in your area isn’t actually a problem, most… Continue Reading “Clarity, Tone, and Writing by Numbers”
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