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Revisiting the Power of the Written Word
This Huffington Post article by Susannah Meyer is as relevant today as when it was written in 2012. The Power of the Written Word By Susannah Meyer For centuries, back to a time which probably cannot be traced, the power of the written word… Continue Reading “Revisiting the Power of the Written Word”
Promoting Success for Adult Learners
An excellent summary of the challenges that adult learners face and the key ways to promote their success, by senior staff at World Education. Published on 23 December 2016 at http://www.educationandcareernews.com/higher-education/beating-the-odds-of-college-success-for-adults?utm_source=arrow&utm_medium=next Beating the Odds of College Success for Adults There are over 36… Continue Reading “Promoting Success for Adult Learners”
Check In with Congress to Support the Humanities
The week of October 3-7 is National Humanities Check-In Week! Through this initiative, the National Humanities Alliance, the Association of American Universities, and the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities are encouraging citizens to check in with their Members of Congress to reinforce the… Continue Reading “Check In with Congress to Support the Humanities”
Reading the Past, Writing the Future
Today the world observes the 50th anniversary of International Literacy Day, which was initiated by UNESCO in 1966. The 2016 theme, “Reading the Past, Writing the Future,” reflects the emphasis on literacy in Goal 4 of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals for 2030.… Continue Reading “Reading the Past, Writing the Future”
The Divide Isn’t Just Digital
A powerful infographic on the divide between those who have attended college and those who have not, from the Center on Education and the Workforce at Georgetown University. “Out of the 11.6 million jobs created in the post-recession economy, 11.5 million went to workers… Continue Reading “The Divide Isn’t Just Digital”
Why Adult Basic Education Matters
Minnesota Adult Basic Education has a YouTube channel where they are posting a series of Hot Ideas videos on Why ABE Matters. In the six 30-minute videos, adult ed professionals give TED-Talk-like presentations based in their experience working with adults who are developing literacy… Continue Reading “Why Adult Basic Education Matters”
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