National Literacy Month 2021
Literacy transforms Texas. How often have you seen “the literacy problem” framed in terms of doom and gloom? Lost wages, lost opportunities, lost tax dollars, lost hope. It’s true that
August 29, 2021
Literacy Texas Blog
Understanding Immigration and Refugees
On the homepage of Human Rights Initiative of North Texas, it reads: “The monumental triumph of escaping abusive environments often demands everything from survivors.” While this is not the story
July 15, 2021
Family Ties to Literacy
Who was your first teacher? For most of us, it was our parents or caregivers. Who was your favorite teacher? For most of us, it was someone who shared their
May 23, 2021
Student Goals
4 Things You Must Consider When Developing Adult Literacy Curriculum No matter what age we’re working with, our students learn best when motivated. Whether internal or external, practical or aspirational,
March 10, 2021
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
January 25, 2018
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,
October 3, 2017
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
June 28, 2017
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
June 21, 2017
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
June 14, 2017
An Interview with a Conference First-Timer
It can be difficult to know what to expect at an event, particularly one that is new to you. That’s why we’re bringing in a little perspective this month, in
June 7, 2017
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