2008 D.C. Literacy Awards.
Washington's Literacy Coalition
Here in Washington, D.C., up to a third of our residents lack the literacy skills they need to earn a living wage, fully engage in civic affairs, access information about health and safety issues, or wholly exercise their legal and civil rights. Moreover, low adult literacy skills imperil future generations, because parents play the central role in the transfer of literacy skills from one generation to the next.
D.C. LEARNs is Washington's literacy coalition. We are working together with adult, child, and family literacy programs here in the District to raise public awareness of literacy issues, recruit volunteers, provide outreach to new learners, and provide the materials, research, training, and technical assistance needed to raise the quality of literacy services available to D.C. residents.
News, Events, & Announcements
June 19, 2009
Quarterly Members Meeting, June 19th 2009
D.C. LEARNs' next quarterly membership meeting will take place on June 19, from 9:30 am to noon, at the UPO/Shaw Community Service Center, 1718 7th Street, NW. The UPO/Shaw Community Service Center... read more...Posted at 7:58 AM
May 29, 2009
Apply to Serve as a 2009-2010 Literacy*Americorps Member
Are you looking for an opportunity to work with D.C. residents who lack the literacy or other skills they need to get a good job, take part in civic affairs, read to... read more...Posted at 3:14 PM
May 6, 2009
2009-2010 Literacy*Americorps Site Application Released
D.C. LEARNs is now accepting proposals from community organizations interested in sponsoring full-time and part-time Literacy*AmeriCorps Members from September 2009 to August 2010. The site application form with program information and requirements... read more...Posted at 4:28 PM
April 13, 2009
D.C. LEARNs Quarterly Meeting, April 16th, 1:30-4:30pm
Prepare to roll up your sleeves for this one: this is going to be a true working meeting. We hope to leave this one with a new strategy for working with D.C.... read more...Posted at 3:00 PM
January 9, 2009
National Assessment of Adult Literacy
The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) has released a new literacy report, National Assessment of Adult Literacy: Indirect County and State Estimates of the Percentage of Adults at the Lowest Literacy... read more...Posted at 3:29 PM
November 20, 2008
Congratulations to our Literacy Awards Nominees and Winners!
Thank you to everyone for making last night's event such a success. And congratulations to all of those recognized for their achievements: JaQues Anderson, Ed Prendergast, Wahidah Abdullah, Susan Hattan, Deborah Thomas,... read more...Posted at 11:55 AM
November 19, 2008
D.C. LEARNs 12th Annual Literacy Awards Event Honors Washington D.C.'s Literacy Leaders
D.C. LEARNs' 12th Annual Adult Literacy Awards Event will be held tonight from 6:00-8:30 PM at the SunTrust Bank Building, 1445 New York Ave., NW. The Annual Literacy Awards Event is an... read more...Posted at 9:28 AM
October 30, 2008
Summary of D.C. LEARNs Fall Membership Meeting
D.C. LEARNs members gathered at the Embassy of Ethiopia on Thursday, October 16 for the Fall Quarterly Membership Meeting. Members were able to share updates and program information, as well as learn... read more...Posted at 4:50 PM
October 14, 2008
Fall Membership Meeting on October 16th
Our Fall Quarterly Membership Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, October 16th, from 1:30-4:00pm. The meeting will be held at the Embassy of Ethiopia, located at 3506 International Dr NW, Washington, DC 20008... read more...Posted at 4:51 PM
Save the Date: D.C. LEARNs Annual Event
D.C. LEARNs' 12th Annual Adult Literacy Awards Event will be held on Wednesday, November 19th, 2008, from 6:00-8:30 PM at the SunTrust Bank Building, 1445 New York Ave., NW. Details on the... read more...Posted at 4:24 PM
October 3, 2008
2008 Literacy Awards
It's time once again to nominate outstanding members of the D.C. literacy community for the D.C. LEARNs 12th Annual Recognition Awards. We know that every literacy program in the city can point... read more...Posted at 5:40 PM
October 1, 2008
AEPDC Core Skills Workshops for Fall 2008
It's Fall and the time of year when everyone thinks about new learning opportunities. The AEPDC is pleased to announce its schedule of Core Skills Workshops for Fall, 2008. These workshops will... read more...Posted at 2:00 PM
September 29, 2008
Briefing on Mayor's Adult Literacy Council Report
The Deputy Mayor for Education, Victor Reinoso, and the State Superintendent, Deborah Gist, will brief the adult education community on the Mayor's Adult Literacy Council's final report this morning, September 29th, from... read more...Posted at 9:42 AM
September 24, 2008
First FREE Spanish Literacy and GED in Spanish Seminars in DC
Spanish Speaking Teachers and Volunteers We Need Your Help Rewarding opportunity for volunteers and teachers in the DC area to obtain the skills to teach Spanish literacy and the GED in Spanish... read more...Posted at 4:08 PM
