Dolly’s Orchard
Author: Katie Welch, Ph.D., Literacy Texas Executive Director As my two sons get older, I find myself periodically sorting through their outgrown clothes, toys, and, yes, even occasionally their books.
August 31, 2026
Literacy Texas Blog
Clear Voices, Strong Futures: How Pronunciation Builds Confidence and Connection
This is a guest post by Leanne Chacon, Director of Curriculum and Training at Intercambio Uniting Communities, a 2026 Annual Conference exhibitor. Every week, English teachers, tutors, and adult learners
August 1, 2026
Before the Doors Open: The Architects of Conference Excellence
Author: Dr. Jenny McCormack Walker, Literacy Texas Executive Director Before I ever joined the Literacy Texas team, the Literacy Texas Annual Conference was my favorite conference. Over the course of
July 14, 2026
3 lessons that changed how I see literacy work
Author: Dr. Jenny McCormack Walker, Literacy Texas Executive Director As an undergraduate student at the University of North Texas, I majored in journalism with an emphasis in public relations. One
May 13, 2026
Care builds confidence
Author: Dr. Jenny McCormack Walker, Literacy Texas Executive Director When I was in high school, I sat down with my guidance counselor to talk through my college and career dreams.  “Jenny, what
April 13, 2026
Teaching what the test can’t measure
Author: Dr. Jenny McCormack Walker, Literacy Texas Executive Director Watch someone repair an engine, manage a busy kitchen, or guide a frustrated customer through a problem, and you’ll notice something
March 15, 2026
The answers were at dinner
Author: Dr. Jenny McCormack Walker, Literacy Texas Executive Director The Literacy Texas Board of Directors recently met for an annual retreat. Because our board members represent several different regions, it’s
February 16, 2026
No One Learns on an Empty Stomach
Author: Dr. Jenny McCormack Walker, Literacy Texas Executive Director When life is hard, learning is hard. The adult learners we serve often come to us while carrying the weight of real-life challenges as
January 6, 2026
Hope lives in classrooms
Author: Dr. Jenny McCormack Walker, Literacy Texas Executive Director A new year invites us to pause, to breathe, and to remember why we began this work in the first place.
January 1, 2026
Adult Ed Can’t Work in a Vacuum
Author: Dr. Jenny McCormack Walker, Literacy Texas Executive Director Many adult learners enroll in our programs because they want stable employment, career growth, and skills that lead to real opportunity.
December 14, 2025