I just hope that whichever party is in charge decides to make adult
education a priority.  With the increasing numbers of immigrants who
have not been to school in their own countries and who don't speak
English, the funding must be doubled if we are to even maintain our
current literacy levels.  It can no longer be only about the children.
This problem is too big and too important to continue to rely entirely
on non-professional volunteers.  While I could not live without my
volunteers, there has to be some funding for training and materials.

 

-----Original Message-----
From: familyliteracy-bounces at nifl.gov
[mailto:familyliteracy-bounces at nifl.gov] On Behalf Of Janice Sapp
Sent: Wednesday, December 27, 2006 1:11 PM
To: The Family Literacy Discussion List
Subject: [FamilyLiteracy 477] Re: Meeting your needs

 

Since this is/was the case in Plano, Tx, I started teaching in my home
for free; when the
classes grew too large I went to neighborhood churches---you all know
the story here;
you go to the neighborhoods where undocumented workers live and you will
find places/spaces
to rent (because I wasn't a member of a UMC church! or any other church)
or for free if
you find the right church and pastor.  I realize what you are doing, but
meanwhile while
people are waiting until Bush and company get out of office (and all his
Xns), people
need help and education.  Our community became very interested; even
physicians and dentists
came to assist our group, etc.  We had a great time and a lot of help
came except money which
the churches and govern (because we were not a church) kept for
'others'.  (smiling like the Cheshire
cat).  I am very tired of this game.  Janice Sapp






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> Date: Sat, 23 Dec 2006 14:14:49 +0000

> Subject: [FamilyLiteracy 476] Re: Meeting your needs

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> Need to support undocumented immigrant women with infants & toddlers

who 

> need basic education in the native language & ESL instruction, but

cannot 

> access local childcare services.

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> Need to mandate that all school districts provide dedicated classroom

spaces 

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