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…
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…