September marks the unofficial start of back-to-school season and some important dates that bring to attention the importance of literacy. The dates are important to recognize and the facts and figures behind the importance of adult literacy can help you tell the story to your friends, family, and local government.
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Teacher Appreciation Week
Monday, May 8 to Friday, May 12, 2023
During Teacher Appreciation Week take time to honor and support the teachers who are changing lives and inspiring growth in education.
First Literacy of Boston seeks teams for annual spelling bee fundraiser
On February 10, the First Literacy Spelling Bee was featured in The Boston Globe. The Spelling Bee is First Literacy’s largest fundraiser, having raised over $3.6 million to support adult literacy programs that provide life-changing educational opportunities for adults in Massachusetts.
What Does Literacy Mean to You?
Literacy is most commonly defined as the ability to read and write. While this skill may seem straightforward, literacy is a rather complex skill that deserves a more complete explanation.
Marie
Marie came to Boston eight years ago when the United States welcomed victims of Haiti’s 7.2 earthquake in 2010. She stayed with friends, found work housekeeping, and ate turkey sandwiches morning, noon and night to save for her own home. She studied English at the...
Wilfrix
Wilfrix grew up in Haiti. As a child he was forced to stay home from school for nine years because his family did not have enough money to pay for school. In 2014 Wilfrix immigrated to Boston. He was determined to complete his studies and learn English. First Literacy...
Poetry is Power – Center for New Americans
First Literacy Grant Funded Project The purpose of this project was to incorporate poetry into the ESOL classroom, create a school literary journal, and provide opportunities for students to present their poems publicly. Poetry Is Power First Literacy Grant Project...
College Para Ti y Para Mi! – Mujeres Unidas Avanzando
First Literacy Grant Funded Project This class focused on the college experience in the United States and was intended to help students decide if college is the right choice for them and then, if yes, to give them the tools required to achieve this educational goal....
Javier
Javier was born in Paterson, New Jersey, has lived in New York City and now lives in Fitchburg MA. Javier was raised in a family that did not value education and met no resistance when he dropped out of high school. Javier struggled with addiction for many years and...
Kamala
Kamala moved to the US from Thailand in 2014 to care for her ill stepfather. After caring for many sick family members in both the U.S. and Thailand, Kamala decided she wanted to become a nurse. Now in her second year of the pre-nursing program at Mass Bay Community...