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[…]

Dear readers, Welcome back to another week of conference discussion! Today, we want to highlight a few sessions on a topic we think will be helpful for many of you: technology. Texas is a large and varied state, and many of you are familiar with the importance of computers and technology in our work. Digital[…]

Dear readers, As a community of literacy providers, we are all aware of the importance of English Language Learner (ELL) programs in our state. Texas is home to some of the most diverse populations in the country, and familiarity with ESL is vital to many adult literacy programs. The ability to speak, read, and write[…]

Dear readers, Time flies when you’re traveling around a state as large as ours, but we’re still a little shocked to see that it’s already May! Springtime at Literacy Texas means that preparation for our annual conference is in full swing, and this year is no different. We’ve opened registration, announced our keynotes, and are[…]