Adult Basic Education (ABE) teachers are accustomed to feeling like they work in a forgotten branch of education. For many, education is something that happens when you’re young. Say the word...
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Meeting the Needs of Program Directors
At First Literacy, we believe that all educators deserve access to high quality professional development. That’s why we offer high quality, evidence-based professional development workshops as a...
Mujeres Unidas Avenzando Teaches Technology Skills in Pilot Class
Mujeres Unidas Avenzando (MUA), a community-based organization supporting Latina students and their families since 1979, took digital literacy several steps beyond the basics in their First Literacy...
Why First Literacy
Non-profit organizations are formed for many reasons – to answer a societal need, to provide a community service, or to support a specific constituency. In some cases, nonprofits are created to fill a gap in what a society, government, or community can provide.
First Literacy Sponsors Teacher Retreat
Adult Basic Education teachers work hard to meet the often cavernous needs of students and the increasing demands of funders. The First Literacy teacher retreat was created to bring teachers...
Gardening as a Theme for Teaching ESOL
Using themes can be a fun and effective way to design curriculum for English language learners. Organizing instruction in this way allows teachers to integrate all four language skills - reading,...