Students have paid a high price during the pandemic. A struggle for some is existential for others. As Omicron eventually fades, we will get to decide what the new normal looks like in educating our students.
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If You Speak English, Can You Teach It?
Can you teach if your only qualification is that you speak the language? Not always, but often — in other words, it depends. It depends on what motivates you in the first place, and where you find training, mentorship, and community.
Ringing In The New Year With A New Website
‘Tis the season for fresh starts, goal setting, and of course New Year’s Resolutions. As we embark on a new year, here at First Literacy we are kicking off 2022 with a fresh new website.
Celebrating A Year Of Success Amid Pandemic Challenge
On November 8th First Literacy was featured in The Boston Globe. The story features how a First Literacy Scholarship helped First Literacy scholar Ciro Valiente achieve his dream. The article also...
Driven To Achieve More And Be More
First Literacy continuing scholars know first hand that working towards dreams and goals is not an easy feat. Many of our scholars are the first in their family to attend college, many are working...
Overcoming Obstacles Determined To Reach Their Goals
Imagine for a moment that you just moved to another country and you do not speak or understand the language. You don't have a job, and you have very little money in your pocket. Where do you begin?...