Farewell 2021
In just a few days, we’ll be in another new year. And come what may, we’re determined to make it stellar.We’ve been working to get more organized than ever here at
December 20, 2021
Literacy Texas Blog
South Texas Literacy Coalition Receives 2021 Award
The Texas Center for the Book has announced that the South Texas Literacy Coalition is the recipient of the sixth annual Texas Center for the Book Literacy Award. This $2,000
October 20, 2021
Don’t forget the families!
Every year, a week is set aside for special focus on adult education. We celebrate the excellent work that continues around the nation – even in the second year of
September 19, 2021
Registration now open for a Literacy Symposium unlike any other
Guest blog post by Wes Young, MLS, Executive Director, Tarrant Literacy Coalition The effects of the ongoing pandemic have brought many deficiencies into sharp focus. The people who have been most
September 13, 2021
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
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