I first heard of the Boston Adult Literacy Fund, (BALF) and now First Literacy, when the CEO of Eaton Vance Corp., M. Dozier Gardner, handed me a file as he was retiring in 1993.
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Caps Off! Three First Literacy Scholars Earn Their College Degree
Standing at the base of a mountain preparing to hike to the summit can be intimidating, scary, overwhelming, and exciting. For adult learners these same feelings may resonate as they embark on their educational journey to attain a college degree. The hike may take longer than expected and there are often obstacles to overcome along the way.
Finding Inspiration with Faces and Facts
In the nonprofit world, inspiration is essential. The size of the issues we address can be overwhelming, but the faces and facts can help us keep going during challenging times and can create a connection with those whose generosity is essential to our organizations.
Health Literacy — it’s not you, it’s all of us.
Have you ever felt foreign when talking to doctors? If you find that healthcare information and medical terms are hard to understand, you are not alone.
First Literacy Spelling Bee Raises Over $250,000 To Support Adult Literacy In Massachusetts
On April 9th the First Literacy Spelling Bee was featured in The Boston Globe. While this was the 32nd year First Literacy hosted the Spelling Bee, this was the first time the event included both recorded and live components.
Poetry Has a Place in Adult Basic Education
Poetry writing in English is really only scary in the abstract. Many English language learners are already poets in their native languages, and poetry is a great way to help adult language learners build confidence in their English skills.