Tune in for periodic conversations and more – all highlighting different elements of literacy in Texas.
Best of Texas: Career Navigation
DECEMBER 11, 2025
Career navigation isn’t just a checklist—it’s a journey. It’s the process of discovering who you are, where you want to go, and what it’ll take to get there. For adult learners, that journey is rarely linear. It’s full of pivots, pauses, and powerful decisions.
In this episode, Traci Nolen, Program Specialist at the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) Office of Apprenticeship joins us to discuss what it takes for learners to navigate successfully, and what resources and support systems are available in Texas to help them overcome barriers and stay on track.
Health Literacy: Wellness and Career Pathways
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Health literacy not only provides adult learners with the information they need to become and remain well, but it also can provide career pathways toward a living wage. The team at Ysleta Community Learning Center (YCLC) is a shining example of a stellar health literacy program.
In this episode, Cindy Sutherin joins us to discuss YCLC’s EKG and Phlebotomy programs, and how these programs positively impact the lives of adult learners and the El Paso community.
Functional Literacy: A Holistic Approach
SEPTEMBER 7, 2024
The literacy umbrella covers a broad range of knowledge and skills, and functional literacy provides a holistic approach for serving adult learners. The team at the Houston Mayor’s Office for Adult Literacy is a shining example of preferred practices for incorporating functional literacy into their work.
In this episode, Jackie Aguilera joins us to discuss the work happening in their office, and the way literacy touches everything from reading and workforce skills to community safety.
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Literacy Texas is proud to present – not one, but TWO podcasts for the great state of Texas.
What’s it about?
Literacy Texas Talks focuses on the big issues affecting literacy in Texas and in the United States. What are the new ideas in our field? Who’s doing things really well? What does research tell us?
Who’s it for?
We think the folks who’ll enjoy this most are adult and family literacy professionals – those who administrate and organize programs; make decisions about service delivery; and advocate for adult students and their families in cities, towns, and rural areas across this great state. Hear what others are doing that’s working – and adapt it to your situation!
What’s it about?
Instruction Insider focuses on all things classroom. What’s effective in adult classes today? How can we structure lessons that work for mixed-ability groups? What are expert teachers telling us?
Who’s it for?
If you tutor, teach, or instruct in adult literacy classrooms, we hope this podcast will be of interest to you. We know that instructors come in all kinds of forms – full time and part time; volunteer and paid; long-term and novice. But we know ALL instructors enter the classroom wanting to be the best they can be – and our aim is to help!
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Checked/updated: 2/17/2026