What is a college education worth? Beyond the personal victory of earning an associates or bachelor’s degree, there are major economic and societal benefits to supporting our Black and Latinx populations in the attainment of a college degree.
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Health Literacy — it’s not you, it’s all of us.
Have you ever felt foreign when talking to doctors? If you find that healthcare information and medical terms are hard to understand, you are not alone.
First Literacy Spelling Bee Raises Over $250,000 To Support Adult Literacy In Massachusetts
On April 9th the First Literacy Spelling Bee was featured in The Boston Globe. While this was the 32nd year First Literacy hosted the Spelling Bee, this was the first time the event included both recorded and live components.
Poetry Has a Place in Adult Basic Education
Poetry writing in English is really only scary in the abstract. Many English language learners are already poets in their native languages, and poetry is a great way to help adult language learners build confidence in their English skills.
First Literacy Honors State Street Corporation for Supporting Adult Literacy for Over a Decade
On Thursday, April 7, at First Literacy’s 32nd annual Spelling Bee, State Street Corporation received special recognition; by being the first to receive the “First Literacy Champion Award”.
Using Games to Promote Literacy
Games have been around for hundreds of thousands of years. A popular past time for all ages, games promote problem solving, enhance memory, increase motivation and are a form of social interaction. It’s no surprise that games are used widely in the field of education as a fun way to learn a new skill or subject.