D.C. LEARNs

07/04/2012

New policy brief on the relationship between a child’s literacy development and the literacy skills of their parent or caregiver:http://dclearns.org/wp/files/the-adult-child-literacy-link.pdf

07/04/2012

New Blog Post: "Thoughts on the National Research Council’s New Report on Improving Adult Literacy Instruction"

http://bit.ly/N9Al1R

Thoughts on the National Research Council's New Report on Improving Adult Literacy Instruction

05/17/2012

This just in D.C. LEARNs Spring 2012 Newsletter!

Thank you for considering making a personal tax-deductible donation to D.C. LEARNs to help us continue to fight for greater and better investments in the skills of D.C. children, adults, and families. Your contribution will make an impact—even $10 or $25 helps. Here’s how:

05/16/2012

Interested in becoming a Literacy*AmeriCorps member in DC?

Members are placed in non-profits in to teach and tutor youth and adults. For more information, visit the AmeriCorps website at www.americorps.gov. To apply enter Education in the “Tell us your interest” field and DC as the state, then scroll down and select Literacy*AmeriCorps Washington, DC, and complete an AmeriCorps application. Or contact Dawn Thomas at [email protected] for an electronic application.

Since 1993, more than 540,000 Americans have served in AmeriCorps. Most AmeriCorps members are selected by and serve with local and national organizations like Habitat for Humanity, the American Red Cross, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, and the Boys and Girls Clubs. Others serve in AmeriCorps VISTA (Volu...

05/15/2012

Great video by the Fair Budget Coalition on some of the issues that face our adult learner population!

http://bit.ly/JgUUDS

05/10/2012

D.C. LEARNs gave away over 560 FREE books on Friday, May 4th, at the Shaw Library!

04/24/2012

Don't Forget!!! D.C. LEARNs is hosting a Book Give-A-Way on Friday, May 4th, from 1:30-4:30pm at the Shaw Library!

For more info visit:
http://dclearns.org/d-c-learns-literacy-calendar/event/d-c-learns-book-give-a-way/

D.C. LEARNs Literacy Calendar

04/20/2012

Help support D C LEARNS INC on Razoo! Donate or click "Share" below to spread the word.

04/17/2012

April 15th-21st is National Volunteer Week!!! Thank you to all the GREAT volunteers that do so much AMAZING work in the literacy community!

04/09/2012

Free workshop this Friday!!! Stop by the MLK Library to learn how to best serve adults with learning disabilities. Register here: http://learningdisabilities.eventbrite.com/

On Friday, April 13th, DC LEARNs in colloboration with the DC Public Library and OSSE, will present the workshop, Learning Disabilities and Adult Education. This workshop, facilitated by Rita Daniels, provides an overview of learning disabilities in adults, including what learning disabilities are ...

03/16/2012

Big thank you to everyone who came out to last night's Toast to Literacy!!! What a GREAT evening!