First Literacy

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Karen moved from Cape Verde Islands to Portugal at 18 where she earned a law degree & certificate in Business Law. When she moved to the U.S. her limited English made the transition difficult. @charitiesboston helped build her language skills & now she's enrolled at @BHCCBoston

Join us on 11/7 for the Spotlight On Innovation In Adult Basic Education at @BHCCBoston. This is a FREE event open to all! Learn about innovative First Literacy #grant funded programs & hear stories of impact. Learn more & register: buff.ly/k6X123s #adultedu

Join us for Happy Hour at Stillwater in Boston on November 12! Bring a friend or invite a colleague to join us for drinks, appetizers, and #networking with other professionals. firstliteracy.org/happy-hour/ #youngprofessionals #happyhour

This week First Literacy Executive Director, Terry Witherell, and Development Manager, Ophelia Navarro, attended the @easternbank Foundation Celebration of Social Justice. #nonprofit #socialgood

Three members of the First Literacy team had a great day at the @MA_NonprofitNet Annual Conference. The day was filled w/learning, networking, & discussing the ways #nonprofits can help each other during a time of unprecedented change.

According to the National Assessment of Adult Literacy, only 12% of Americans have proficient #healthliteracy skills. October is #HealthLiteracyAwarenessMonth. Check out our Q&A w/Dr. Rima Rudd, founder & leader in the field of health literacy studies. firstliteracy.org/health-literac…

Learn how to help low-level English learners navigate our tech-driven world w/out overwhelm. This workshop is free to staff of all Massachusetts non-profit ABE & ESOL Programs. Only a few spots are left! Register here: buff.ly/fjF1rKB #professinaldevelopment #educators

In the U.S., there are 41 million adults w/#dyslexia ... but only 2 million adults are aware of their dyslexia. Check out our blog post for strategies to help #educators ensure these students have the accommodations they need to thrive in the classroom. buff.ly/JGd4yvK

We're excited to announce Dr. Vitalis Osuji at the keynote speaker for the 2025 Spotlight On Innovation In Adult Basic #Education! Dr. Osuji is and M.D., MPH, General Surgery Resident Physician, @UMassChan & former First Literacy Scholar. Register here: buff.ly/u8c3pcd

Do you know how to help an #adultlearner in crisis? #MentalHealth First Aid is an internationally-recognized program that teaches you how to identify, understand & respond to signs of #mentalillnesses & substance use disorders. Must register by 10/14. buff.ly/eq5Bcnd

The National Assessment of Education Progress reports that 35% of 12th-graders are at or above a proficient level in reading. Investing in programs that help adults become more literate is an important part of improving #literacy rates for children. buff.ly/ajHQvtZ

Congratulations to Sheila for being named to the the Dean's List at @NorthernEssex for the Summer 2025 semester! Sheila is a First Literacy scholar working towards a Nursing degree. She aspires to specialize in geriatric nursing. #firstliteracyscholar #scholarships #adultlearner

For many #adultlearners, the continuing studies in the summer is not possible, but for 3 First Literacy #grant funded programs, summer was a time to get ahead. Learn how @JVSBoston, Blue Hills Adult Edu, & Community Action, Inc. made an impact this summer. buff.ly/DIl1JE6

Last week we kicked off our fall 2025 workshops with Pronunciation Skills! 👏 It was great to see so many #educators excited to learn new strategies and activities they can bring to their own classroom. #professionaldevelopment #adultedu

Mark Your Calendar! Join us for the First Literacy Spotlight on Innovation in Adult Basic Education on 11/7 at @BHCCBoston! First Literacy #grant recipients will showcase newly tested, innovative, curriculum & resources. Register here: firstliteracy.org/spotlight-on-i… #adultedu

Join us on 10/3 for one of our most popular workshops! Scott Salesses of @GEDTesting will equip both new & experienced #educators w/the knowledge, tools, & strategies needed to help students succeed on the GED® test. Register here: firstliteracy.org/professional-d…

Great to see two First Literacy scholars featured in @gardner_news! Sindi & Sabrina, were both nominated for a #scholarship by @MountWachusett Adult Education Transition to College program. #adultedu thegardnernews.com/story/news/edu…

This month we visited @CAI_Haverhill & listened to students present on their goals for the future. The 6-week boost #ESOL class is funded by a #grant from First Literacy. The class is for students who have been on the waitlist for a long time (some for two years!). #grantfunding

Great article in The Boston Globe about First Literacy scholar Wenley Jean Pierre. Wenley arrived in Boston from Haiti in May 2023. Now, more than 1,000 miles from home, he is determined to further his #education & pursue a career in cybersecurity. buff.ly/v2WZuj9