The National Center for Family Literacy is expanding a nationwide program that is the first of its kind to focus on Hispanic and other immigrant families. It reaches 25 cities at a crucial time when the largest and fastest growing minority is also the only one with declining literacy rates.
As parents buy new computers and other technology this holiday season, it's important they keep their children safe and help them maximize learning. The National Center for Family Literacy, through its work with the Verizon Foundation and the national Tech Savvy Awards, has created helpful tips.
The National Center for Family Literacy is launching a new set of family literacy products patterned after popular graphic novels for National Family Literacy Day on Nov. 1. The materials are designed specifically for Hispanic families. (Interviews and the news release are available in Spanish.)
Back to school "“ it's a hectic time full of shopping, preparation and new routines. But that doesn't mean parents shouldn't take some time to help their children learn. The National Center for Family Literacy offers fast, easy tips to improve a child's literacy skills.
The National Commission on Adult Literacy will release a report Thursday on the crisis and solutions for adult education and workforce preparation. Commission member Sharon Darling -- who is president & founder of the National Center for Family Literacy -- is available for interviews.
A National Center for Family Literacy study found that adult literacy results can improve as much as one grade level gain for every 10 hours to 13 hours of instruction. Personalized instruction, additional teacher training and diagnostic assessments of the adult participants are the key components.
School is out, but that doesn't mean learning should take a break for the summer "“ especially when studies show learning that takes place outside school has great influence on future academic achievement. The National Center for Family Literacy has created fun lessons to boost learning this summer.
All too often, childhood memories of reading revolve around mothers. But children "“ and the entire family "“ benefit from dad's involvement in their education. The National Center for Family Literacy offers several easy and effectives ways for fathers to take a more active role.
The National Center for Family Literacy is accepting applications from early childhood programs to participate in an innovative initiative based on the findings of the National Early Literacy Panel, which will be released later this year.
On the day of celebrating the mothers in our lives and all they do for us, the National Center for Family Literacy is encouraging moms to renew their commitment to making reading a daily habit for the family. NCFL shares easy tips on how to incorporate effective literacy activities into daily life.
A new free family literacy resource will be available in Spanish just in time to mark DÃa de los Niños "“ the holiday on April 30 that recognizes children as the center of the Latino family. The National Center for Family Literacy's Cultivating Readers provides fun educational activities in Spanish.
Family literacy educators and advocates will convene for the largest and most comprehensive gathering of educators, government officials and practitioners dedicated to multigenerational learning. Findings on early literacy, technology innovations and national awards will be featured.
The National Center for Family Literacy is teaming up with three partners to provide reading and safety items -- holiday gifts that will be the perfect fit this season. In addition, NCFL offers tips to find the right book for the child in your life "“ one that will instill a lifelong love of reading.
The National Literacy Summit on Oct. 15 will feature Newsweek Editor Fareed Zakaria, the National Center for Family Literacy and other experts in education. They will discuss how global issues like immigration, population decline and workforce development impact American communities and creates the need to improve literacy and education.
A new publication will be unveiled Nov. 1 for National Family Literacy Day that will help families make reading a ritual. This free material will especially help poor families, whose children hear 30 million fewer words by age 3 than their counterparts who live in households led by professionals.
RSS
Medicine keyboard_arrow_right
Sciencekeyboard_arrow_right
Life keyboard_arrow_right
Business keyboard_arrow_right
Journal News keyboard_arrow_right
By Location keyboard_arrow_right
Meetings, Grants, and Events keyboard_arrow_right