Driven To Achieve More And Be More
First Literacy continuing scholars know first hand that working towards dreams and goals is not…
Overcoming Obstacles Determined To Reach Their Goals
Imagine for a moment that you just moved to another country and you do not…
The Ripple Effect of Our Work
I want to share with you a moving experience that I recently witnessed here at First Literacy.
Welcoming Our New Executive Director
First Literacy is delighted to announce its new Executive Director, Terry Witherell. Terry brings over…
The Sky Is the Limit
When we met Yamileth Lopez, she had already come a long way, both literally and figuratively. Yamileth was in her fourth year of college in Venezuela when a family tragedy brought her to the United States. Despite not knowing English, she worked hard for years running her late father’s convenience store to support her family. Her dreams of college and an accounting career were put on hold.
Honoring Mayor Flynn
First Literacy is proud to announce that it will be honoring Mayor Raymond L. Flynn…
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…