Last month, our Program Director and I attended the ProLiteracy Conference in Baltimore, Maryland. We joined over 800 educators from across the country who work in adult literacy, through various Adult Basic Education (ABE) and English Language Learning (ELL) programs.
The First Literacy Spotlight on Innovation in Adult Basic Education, held at Bunker Hill Community College, included presentations from the four organizations that received grants last year and featured keynote speaker Trinh Nguyen, Chief of Worker Empowerment and Director of the Office of Workforce Development for the City of Boston.
An undiagnosed or untreated learning disability can be a challenging obstacle to overcome, especially for an adult looking to attain a high school diploma and further their education. Educators and Adult Basic Education programs are on the front lines and can play a role in identifying adult learners who are struggling with a learning disability.
Starting college is a big step, especially if you’ve recently earned your high school equivalency or completed an adult basic education program. It’s a big adjustment, as you’re getting used to a new environment, meeting deadlines, and balancing responsibilities, but one that you can make easier with some planning.
On August 15 the Office of Boston Mayor Michelle Wu hosted the 2024 First Literacy Scholarship Ceremony at Boston City Hall. The ceremony celebrated the 26 adult learners who were awarded First Literacy Scholarships for the 2024-2025 school year.
The World Economic Forum reports that only about half of people are financially literate. For adult learners who struggle with low literacy or do not speak the language and don’t know the financial rules of the country, becoming financially literate can be even more challenging.
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