Not a Branch, But the Root
It’s Adult Education and Family Literacy Week, the one week in the year that celebrates…
Meeting the Needs of Program Directors
The majority of First Literacy Professional Development Workshops focus attention on improving teaching and supporting…
Retro, Vintage, Time-Tested
Whenever my colleague Alison Simpson and I collaborate in facilitating professional development for ESOL teachers,…
Mujeres Teaches IT Tech Skills in Pilot Class
Mujeres Unidas Avenzando, a community-based organization supporting Latina students and their families since 1979, took…
Why First Literacy
Non-profit organizations are formed for many reasons: To answer a societal need To provide a…
First Literacy Sponsors Teacher Retreat
On August 18, a group of Massachusetts adult basic education teachers gathered in Lanesville, MA,…
From Garden to Garden: Learning English in the Weeds
After attending a Teaching ESOL Through Community Gardening workshop at First Literacy, Gillian Burleson realized…
Gardening as a Theme for Teaching ESOL
Using themes is an effective way to design curriculum for English language learners. Organizing…
The “M” Word
I had the great pleasure of observing a recent two-session workshop at First Literacy called…
Using WhatsApp
After attending the workshop “Digital Resources to Create Independent Learning Opportunities for ESOL Students” at…