Since I asked the question about your reactions to the merger, I am
thinking that some of you may wonder how I feel about the merger of the
women and literacy list with the poverty, race, and literacy list. I
feel a range of emotions. One of the emotions that I have is that I wish
it were in my hands to have control over the process, but of course I
don't. Other than that, I feel concern, disappointment, and excitement.
I feel concern that some of you may not join the new list. I have
enjoyed each and every one of your comments. Even if you were one of the
many silent ones, I felt that we had a community of support, respect and
high regard for each other. Those of you who developed the courage to
find a voice on this listserv, I know that it will be hard to start
again with a new group of people (eventhough, many of us will still be
there). My disappointment is that I enjoyed having a listserv that was
purely devoted to women's issues regarding literacy. My excitement stems
from the fact that I see this as a new opportunity to forge ahead and
make new linkages, have a larger community and be able to deal with all
the different types of isms that impact all of us (gender, race, and
SES).
The new listserv starts on November 6th. Until then, let us please
continue discussion on whatever you want, knowing that until then you
are posting to the women and literacy listserv.
Daphne

Daphne Greenberg
Assistant Professor
Educational Psych. & Special Ed.
Georgia State University
P.O. Box 3979
Atlanta, Georgia 30302-3979
phone: 404-651-0127
fax:404-651-4901
dgreenberg at gsu.edu

Daphne Greenberg
Associate Director
Center for the Study of Adult Literacy
Georgia State University
P.O. Box 3977
Atlanta, Georgia 30302-3977
phone: 404-651-0127
fax:404-651-4901
dgreenberg at gsu.edu

>>> "Daphne Greenberg" <alcdgg at langate.gsu.edu> 10/18/06 9:08 PM >>>

I am wondering how people on this list feel about the merging of the
Women and Literacy List with the Poverty, Race, and Literacy list? Any
reactions? Happiness? Disappointment? Concern? Excitement?
Daphne


>>> "Nguyen, My Linh" <Mylinh.Nguyen at ed.gov> 10/18/06 11:37 AM >>>

	Dear Discussion List subscribers,

	As the National Institute for Literacy enters a new fiscal year,
we
have taken steps to streamline the way we deliver professional
development
to our discussion list members. A major change that will directly affect
you
is the merging of the Poverty, Race and Literacy List with the Women and
Literacy List starting November 6, 2006.

	We will continue to provide access to discussion archives on our
website.

	We have chosen to combine the two lists because we recognize
that
many of the issues that impact one group also affect the other group,
and
	believe that many of the topics discussed on one list can
benefit
the other list. For that reason, we decided to combine the lists to
enhance
	list members access to the latest ideas and information
available.
Race and gender issues often intersect, and it is most both practical
and
	appropriate to have them intersect on one combined list.

	We know that many members of our two lists, especially members
of
our Women's list, view the lists as safe havens where issues can be
raised
	and discussed. We want you to know that we will continue to
respect
your input and will maintain the same high level of sensitivity and
respect
	we have always shown our list members. In combining the two
lists,
Daphne Greenberg will serve as the moderator for the new combined list.
Her
experience with women's literacy has enabled her to moderate the women's
list with the right balance of sensitivity and insight that is necessary
for
such a list. And we know that in assuming the responsibility of the new
list, she will bring the same balance to the  Poverty, Race, Women, and
Literacy list. 

	The Institute will be inviting current subscribers for both the
Poverty, Race Literacy List and the Women and Literacy List to the new
combined
	Poverty, Race, Women and Literacy List.  Once you receive the
invitation, you will need to confirm your subscription to the Poverty,
	Race, Women and Literacy List.

	We encourage you to be an active participant in the new list by
sharing your unique perspectives to help make the Poverty, Race, Women
and
	Literacy List a dynamic resource for information and
professional
development.     

My Linh Nguyen
Associate Director of Communications
National Institute for Literacy
(202) 233-2041
fax (202) 233-2050
mnguyen at nifl.gov

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