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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 States in percentage of the adult population with a high school education [i]. Close to 3 million Texans are without a high school diploma[…]
Donate to Literacy Texas on #GivingTuesday
When is #GivingTuesday? Literacy Texas is excited to join thousands of nonprofit organizations in this year’s #GivingTuesday campaign! The concept of #GivingTuesday combines the holiday shopping schedule with donating to nonprofit organizations. Black Friday? Cyber Monday? Giving Tuesday! Our donation drive begins on November 1st and ends on #GivingTuesday, November 28th. This is a[…]
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, November 5th. With over 250 authors, including Tom Hanks and Dan Rather, and thousands of attendees, this is a great opportunity to share the message[…]
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 has a person, experience, or idea that acts as our driving force for working in adult literacy. It could be the memory of a parent reading to[…]
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 learner population in Texas and in the United States as a whole has been under-served for many years, and because we know the difference that[…]
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 questions and impressions of our conference below!Last year was your first time attending the Literacy Texas Conference. What was it that first piqued your interest[…]
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 the form of interviews with former conference attendees. Our first is with Elizabeth Hollenbeck, a first-timer at our 2016 Conference.Last year was your first time[…]
Conference Spotlight: Creativity in the Classroom
Dear readers,One change we worked to implement in this year’s conference was increasing the fun factor, and we wanted our sessions to reflect that. Of the many wonderful proposals we received, here are a few that we think will be especially creative and enjoyable to attend:The Multiple Values and Benefits of JournalingDelve into the world[…]
Conference Spotlight: Workforce Integration
Dear readers,As many of you know, in 2013 Texas moved its Adult Education and Literacy program from the Texas Education Agency to the Texas Workforce Commission — and for good reason! AEL is absolutely essential to the cultivation of a successful workforce. Need proof? Data from the U.S. Department of Labor shows that in 2016,[…]
Congratulations to the Texas DGLF Grantees!
Literacy Texas congratulates the many Texas recipients of a Dollar General Literacy Foundation Adult Literacy Grant. Thank you for being our partners in promoting adult literacy throughout Texas!Adult Reading Center; Arlington Public Library Foundation; Association for the Advancement of Mexican Americans; Casa de Amigos of Midland; Catholic Charities Diocese of Fort Worth; Catholic Charities, Archdiocese[…]
