On Thursday, April 11, sixteen teams battled it out at the State Street Channel Center, spelling words that stumped even the savviest spellers. Community Advisory Council for Crimson Lion Foundation came out on top spelling the word “diphthong” correctly.
April is Second Chance Month, an opportunity to emphasize the crucial role individuals, communities, and agencies play in supporting the safe and successful return of adults and youth to society after being incarcerated. We sat down with Michael, a participant in the Charlestown Adult Education Reentry Program funded by First Literacy. Michael’s journey is one marked by inspiration and resilience.
On Thursday, April 11, at First Literacy’s 34th Annual Spelling Bee, Kevin McGovern, Partner, Deloitte & Touche LLP*, will receive the “First Literacy Champion Award”. This award is being given in gratitude to Kevin McGovern, a longtime supporter of First Literacy and its work supporting adult literacy.
As education continues to adapt to the wreckage left behind by Covid-19 the hybrid classroom has emerged as a critical tool for teachers in the field of Adult Basic Education. We’ve rounded up some best practices to help educators effectively engage and empower adult learners in the hybrid classroom.
On Thursday, April 11, 2024, at 6pm First Literacy will host the 34th Annual Spelling Bee at the State Street Channel Center in Boston. Anyone who would like to form a spelling team can do so. During the Spelling Bee swarms of spellers will compete by spelling words sure to stump even the savviest of spellers.
The topic of AI has grown immensely in the past few years. In a world increasingly driven by technological advancements, AI has become not only a trending topic, but a look into the future.
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