"You Cannot Uneducate the Person Who Has Learned to Read" - Cesar Chavez
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About Literacy Texas
Literacy Texas is a statewide literacy coalition, connecting and equipping literacy programs through resources, training, networking and advocacy. Our vision is that every literacy organization in Texas will have the resources it needs to help as many people as possible learn basic literacy skills in order to participate fully in society.
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Resources, Training, Networking & More!
Our Annual Conference is in August, but we offer regional and virtual symposiums and events throughout the year.
2021 Annual Conference
August 2nd - 4th. Save the date.
Registration information for our Annual Conference will be announced once it has been finalized.
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Our Three Core Audiences
How You Can Make a Difference in Texas
Literacy Issues Impacting the Texas Economy
Texas has 6.5 million residents who speak a language other than English at home. Texas has a growing and diverse population.
In Texas there are 3.8 million adults without a high school diploma.
A rise of 1 percent in literacy scores leads to a 2.5 percent rise in Texas labor productivity.
Literacy programs throughout Texas are only serving 3.6 percent of the 3.8 million in need.
Dropouts cost Texas $9.6 billion annually (United Way of Texas). Improving this number will greatly enhance the economic welfare of Texas.
Texas is 47th among states ranked by percent of literate citizens in 2017.
What Literacy Texas is Doing About It
Our Strategic Supporters Are The Best!
Making an impact on literacy in Texas isn't something we can do by ourselves.
See the organizations behind the scenes who make all that we do possible.
Good Things Are Happening at Literacy Texas
800+
Members
400+
Organizations
60+
Supporters
Membership in Literacy Texas Has Many Benefits
Professional Development
Grow your skills, attend programs and webinars, learn from keynote speakers, improve professionally.
Literacy Training & Resources
Get access to literacy training, the LT resource library, news updates and even more training materials.
Networking Opportunities
Engage and network with other program participants, organizations, LT supporters and volunteers.
Symposiums & Conferences
Go to symposiums throughout Texas, learn about new issues & advocacy and attend LT’s 3-day conference.
View our calendar for symposiums, conferences, webinars and other events.
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Donate to Literacy Texas on #GivingTuesday
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There’s More Than One Path to High School Equivalency
With the recent news of the decline of GED test takers in Texas, we wanted to provide information on options for obtaining high school equivalency certification. Texas ranks 50th in the United
Volunteer at the Texas Book Festival!
For the second consecutive year Literacy Texas is excited to host a booth at the Texas Book Festival. This year’s festival will take place on Saturday, November 4th and Sunday,
What’s Your Story?
The theme for our conference this year is Tell your story, and many of our workshops. and events focus on the importance of expressing those stories. Every one of us
Every Texan Deserves To Read
If you’re reading this blog, you probably know that Literacy Texas is an organization dedicated to adult education and literacy. We focus our efforts in this area because the adult
An Interview with a Conference First-Timer
This week, we’re pleased to bring you another interview with a little perspective from a former first-timer. Take note of Pranjali Mardhekar’s insight and practical advice, and share your own
