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November 13, 2009  -   Herb Block Foundation Invites Washington, D.C.-Based Projects to Apply for Pathways Out of Poverty Program
from Philanthropy News Digest
The Herb Block Foundation's Pathways Out of Poverty program focuses on helping needy young people and adults in Washington, D.C., gain a quality education.
Subject Terms: Grants, Adult literacy, GED, Job training, Job placement
November 12, 2009  -   Western Union Foundation Announces New Scholarship Program for Immigrant Families
from Philanthropy News Digest
The Western Union Foundation's Family Scholarship Program is a new educational initiative for migrants, immigrants, and their families in the United States.
Subject Terms: Grants, Scholarships, Immigrant literacy, Families, English as a second language (ESL)
October 07, 2009  -   Linda, Adult Literacy, California State Library
from Literacy News
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Subject Terms: Adult learners, ESL literacy, Workforce literacy
October 07, 2009  -   GED prep classes and tests bridge language gap
from The Guardsman Online
The combination of the City College Transitional Studies Department and a 2002 California state law allow Spanish-speaking residents, including the undocumented, a chance at higher education.
Subject Terms: GED, Spanish speakers, Native language instruction, Immigrant literacy, California
August 26, 2009  -   Blessing Schools: Baptist college's literacy program hopes to spread
from Associated Baptist Press
An encounter with a woman at a local middle school eight years ago underscored for Baylor University education professor Randy Wood the impact education has on parents -- especially Hispanic immigrants with little or no English proficiency.
Subject Terms: Parent education, Parent school relationships, Family literacy, Immigrant literacy, English as a second language (ESL)
August 25, 2009  -   English Works program unveiled in New Bedford
from Fall River Herald News
With thousands of legal immigrant workers on long waiting lists to take English classes, the Boston-based Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition recently announced a new program in the SouthCoast aimed at curbing those waiting lists.
Subject Terms: Immigrant literacy, Workforce literacy, English as a second language (ESL), Literacy coalitions, Massachusetts
August 19, 2009  -   Literacy program at East Brunswick library helps participants build skills in reading, writing, speaking English
from New Brunswick Home News Tribune
It's mid-morning on Friday at the East Brunswick Public Library, and literacy tutor Linda Rifkin sits at a table with two adult students.
Subject Terms: Library literacy programs, Immigrant literacy, English as a second language (ESL), Volunteers
August 11, 2009  -   NCFL, Toyota Recognized in GAO Report
from National Center for Family Literacy
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) recently released a report to a U.S. Senate subcommittee included NCFL’s Toyota Family Literacy Program.
Subject Terms: Family literacy, English as a second language (ESL), Corporate support
August 11, 2009  -   Norman tutoring program breaks down barriers
from NewsOK.com
When Sabah Hawi moved to Norman from Iraq about a year ago, she spoke limited English.
Subject Terms: Library literacy programs, Immigrant literacy, English as a second language (ESL), Adult learners, Tutors
August 07, 2009  -   Literacy Council of Bonita Springs to hold Moms and Tots graduation
from The News-Press
Pomp and circumstance will ring out across Old 41 Road for the Literacy Council of Bonita Springs’ third annual Moms and Tots graduation.
Subject Terms: Parent education, Parent child relationships, Parent involvement, English as a second language (ESL), Awards and diplomas
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