Each year, the topic of children’s summer regression pops up in the news, but we often don’t associate it with adult learners, though the effect of starting and stopping learning is just as detrimental. For many adult learners, continuing studies over the summer is not a possibility, but for the adult learners participating in three of First Literacy’s grant funded programs, summer was a time to get ahead.
On August 27 the Office of Boston Mayor Michelle Wu hosted the 36th Annual First Literacy Scholarship Ceremony at Boston City Hall. The ceremony celebrated the 29 adult learners who were awarded First Literacy Scholarships for the 2025-2026 school year.
On August 27 the Office of Boston Mayor Michelle Wu will host the 2025 First Literacy Scholarship Ceremony at Boston City Hall. The ceremony will celebrate 29 adult learners who were awarded First Literacy Scholarships for the 2025-2026 school year.
Literacy impacts and is correlated with several important outcomes such as personal income, employment levels, health, and overall economic growth. Despite the profound implications, adult basic education (ABE) programs are vastly underfunded, especially by government sources.
First Literacy recently announced their 2025-2026 grant recipients. Eight organizations were awarded grants to carry out innovative initiatives that will impact adult learners across Massachusetts. In total, $38,523 in grant funds were distributed to nonprofits with new and innovative Adult Basic Education or English Language Learning projects.
For educators in the field of adult basic education (ABE), balancing the demands of teaching and personal life can make it challenging to stay informed, inspired and connected to the field. Podcasts offer a convenient way to hear from experts and can provide valuable insights during a commute, lunch break, or even while making dinner.
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