The Literacy Together staff has been investing time in learning about building equity and social justice within Literacy Together, in the nonprofit sector, and in our local community. Here are some resources that we are using to equip ourselves with knowledge and educated opinions. Volunteer tutors may be interested in learning through these same resources, and possibly even sharing what they learn with students in lessons, as they see appropriate.
The Literacy Council trains Augustine Project volunteers to tutor low-income children who read, write or spell below grade level. In the past, tutors have been required to complete two weeks of face-to-face…
Update Aug. 9, 2016: This position has been filled. Are you looking for the opportunity to make a difference? The Literacy Council has an exciting opportunity to join our team for…
Is your student looking for a new or better job? Please use the list below to help your student connect with potential employers. Edington Center Career Fair – May 8,…
Update 5/31: Check here throughout post-testing season to see how many Literacy Council students have improved scores by a full level! If you have not received your students’ post…
An unmet need and a substantial waiting list Literacy Together’s biggest current need is additional volunteer tutors for the Youth Literacy program. This program serves low-income children who read, write,…
Adult Literacy tutor Tim Gailey has a storied past. As a young ROTC recruit at Davidson College in the 1960s, Tim aspired to be a professor, “wearing a tweed jacket with…