On Thursday, March 26, twenty teams battled it out in the First Literacy Spelling Bee at J.P. Morgan, spelling words that stumped even the savviest spellers. Teams were tasked with spelling words such as “couture” and “meringue”.
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First Literacy to Honor Margarheeta Wise of MFS for Supporting Adult Literacy for Over a Decade
On March 26, at First Literacy’s 36th annual Spelling Bee, Margarheeta Wise, President of MFS Service Center, will receive the “First Literacy Champion Award”. This award is being given in gratitude to Wise, a longtime supporter of First Literacy.
In Pursuit of a Better Life: Luis Marin Named Tom Brunnick Memorial Scholar
Luis moved to Boston in search of an opportunity to learn English and pursue a degree. He took English courses at Maverick Landing Community Services and secured an IT internship with Catholic Charities. Through these programs he learned about First Literacy, which allowed him to help fund his education.
First Literacy Awarded Over $72,000 in Funding from the City of Boston Neighborhood Jobs Trust
First Literacy is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded a $72,421 grant from the Neighborhood Jobs Trust. The grant will enable First Literacy to continue to offer critical financial and academic support to adult learners living in Boston.
Spotlight On Innovation Highlights The Importance of Making Learning Affordable and Accessible
On Friday, November 7th, First Literacy hosted the Spotlight on Innovation in Adult Basic Education. The annual event featured innovative new programs that are sparking change, testing fresh approaches, and opening doors for adult learners who are working hard to build better futures.
A leap of faith: Building a future from Haiti to Boston
On September 17, The Boston Globe featured First Literacy scholar Wenley Jean Pierre. Wenley arrived in Boston from Haiti in May 2023. Now, more than 1,000 miles from home, he is determined to further his education and pursue a career in cybersecurity.