ProLiteracy Worldwide

?? Adult literacy and education instructors are passionate about seeing their students learn and grow. They’re passionate about guiding students on a path toward their goals. Our expanded Teacher Training Plus workshops gave instructors more practical tools and strategies to fine tune their practice to see more students succeed. Read more about our impact last year: https://hubs.la/Q02XNxcJ0

? President and CEO Mark Vineis takes time to enjoy the benefits of practicing gratitude as he reflects on the hope that adult literacy gives him. Read his thoughts on the blog: https://hubs.ly/Q02YLTX50

Well-trained teachers and tutors are central to the success of an adult learner. For over 60 years, we have worked to make adult literacy programs stronger. Last year we continued that work by training 767 adult literacy professionals like Laura Martinez who works in the Sacramento Public Library's adult literacy services. Read more about Laura: https://hubs.la/Q02YZBNx0

Adults often are reluctant to come to adult education programs because of negative feelings from past experiences. In our new issue of Adult Literacy Education journal, we include research about the psychological stress of adult learners to help educators improve student retention and promote learning. Check out the new issue: https://hubs.la/Q02YLrJn0

?? Frontline workers enrolled in New Readers Press Distance Learning are opening doors to career advancement by earning their high school equivalency degrees. The 93% passing rate of those in the program who have taken and passed the GED test is a testament to why more employers are offering our program through Guild. Read more about our impact last year: https://hubs.ly/Q02XNdVs0

The US has over 50 million immigrants—the world’s largest immigrant population. Yet only 53% are proficient in English. Help these individuals gain the language skills they need to reach their goals. Save 10% all month on ESL materials. ?? Shop now with promo code NOV24: https://hubs.la/Q02WrYX10

???? Report from the field: While in Egypt, our Sr. International Programs Officer Alesha Anderson visited some of the literacy classes we are facilitating with our longtime partner ANBA. Now in its second year, the Feeding Minds Youth Literacy/3al Asl Tawar program, funded by KFC and Yum! brands, is serving 304 youth and young adults ages 13–35. Improving literacy here is crucial to building a foundation for ongoing youth education and a sustainable community.

?? No one ever regretted getting their high school credential. A high school equivalency diploma opens the door to more rewarding jobs, higher earnings, post-secondary education opportunities, and increased self-worth. Support adult education: https://hubs.la/Q02YfF230

?? Report from the Field: This week, our Sr. International Programs Officer Alesha Anderson is visiting our partner program ANBA in Cairo, Egypt. Together we are working with ANBA to implement the Feeding Minds Youth Literacy Program/3al Asl Tawar, funded by KFC and Yum! brands, to develop “true originals” by offering literacy training to youth and young adults. Yesterday, Alesha took part in soft skills professional development for the initiative’s student ambassadors and teachers. Ambassadors and teachers are critical to the program advocating for student involvement. Thank you to Americana Foods Americana Foods, KFC, and Yum! for organizing this day! ?? Did you know? ProLiteracy’s co-founder Dr. Frank C. Laubach began working in Egypt in 1947 when he met with King Farouk. Today we continue this work in Egypt to create more sustainable communities through literacy.

We’ve wrapped up another great round of Teacher Training Plus, but remember that recordings of all our past webinars are available online. See why instructors continue to flock to Teacher Training Plus, and pick up some new strategies for your teaching toolbox. ?? https://hubs.la/Q02XMH4J0 ?? Mark your calendars—Teacher Training Plus will return in January!