On Thursday, March 26, twenty teams battled it out in the First Literacy Spelling Bee at J.P. Morgan, spelling words that stumped even the savviest spellers. Teams were tasked with spelling words such as “couture” and “meringue”.
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First Literacy to Honor Margarheeta Wise of MFS for Supporting Adult Literacy for Over a Decade
On March 26, at First Literacy’s 36th annual Spelling Bee, Margarheeta Wise, President of MFS Service Center, will receive the “First Literacy Champion Award”. This award is being given in gratitude to Wise, a longtime supporter of First Literacy.
In Pursuit of a Better Life: Luis Marin Named Tom Brunnick Memorial Scholar
Luis moved to Boston in search of an opportunity to learn English and pursue a degree. He took English courses at Maverick Landing Community Services and secured an IT internship with Catholic Charities. Through these programs he learned about First Literacy, which allowed him to help fund his education.
First Literacy Awarded Over $72,000 in Funding from the City of Boston Neighborhood Jobs Trust
First Literacy is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded a $72,421 grant from the Neighborhood Jobs Trust. The grant will enable First Literacy to continue to offer critical financial and academic support to adult learners living in Boston.
Education as Freedom: Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Vision Through Adult Literacy
Each year, Martin Luther King Jr. Day invites us not only to remember a powerful leader, but to recommit ourselves to the values he championed: justice, dignity, and opportunity for all. Among those values, Dr. King consistently emphasized the transformative power of education and literacy.
Technology in Education: A Blessing and a Curse
Technology has reshaped how nonprofits deliver education and support. Virtual classrooms and digital tools have opened doors that once seemed locked, yet each new tool brings new challenges. For adult learners, educators, and nonprofit administrators, technology can be both an enabler and a barrier.