Adult education and family literacy are chronically under-funded and under-supported across the United States. Find some sobering literacy facts here to better understand the need for advocacy on this issue.
Every year, National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week (AEFL Week) is an opportunity to shine a light on this very great need. AEFL week raises awareness of the need for adult education and family literacy, and the great value to all of us when these are prioritized in our communities.
One of the main goals of AEFL week is to increase support for adult and family literacy, through improved access and a better understanding of the full breadth of literacy, including reading, numeracy, and digital skills.
National Adult Education & Family Literacy Week Dates
2025: Sunday, September 14 – Saturday, September 20
2026: Sunday, September 13 – Saturday, September 19
2027: Sunday, September 19 – Saturday, September 25
Resources & Ideas
Want to celebrate the week, but don’t know where to start? Here are some low-cost, high impact suggestions:
- Hold an open house – By inviting your community to check out your learning center, you give them the opportunity to showcase the exciting things happening in your program.
- Create a social media campaign – Commit to posting student success stories each day on your organization’s social media account. Ask your board of directors, friends, and other community members to engage with your posts by liking, commenting, and sharing.
- Connect with local reporters – AEFL Week gives you an excuse to connect with your local education reporter and share about the exciting work you’re doing. A positive newspaper or magazine article is worth thousands of advertising dollars.
- Request a Proclamation from the Mayor’s Office – You can ask your local mayor to offer an official proclamation to recognize AEFL Week in your city. This makes for a great photo opportunity!
Let us know what you’re doing for AEFL Week, and tag Literacy Texas in your posts so we can celebrate with you!
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Checked/updated 10/01/24
