09 Aug 8 literacy activities to prepare kids for back to school
The summer break can often cause a decline in children’s knowledge from the prior school year – also known as the summer slide....
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01 Aug Preparing your classroom for new adult learners
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Kids aren’t the only ones heading back to class in a few weeks; many adults are as well! Here are some tips for preparing your classroom for new adult learners this fall....
26 Jul Organizational tips for busy literacy organizations
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From how to increase productivity to better project management methods, here are four of the best organizational tips for busy literacy organizations....
19 Jul Helping learners gain financial independence through financial literacy
Epilepsy Toronto ran four Money Matters workshops virtually during Epilepsy Awareness Month in March. ...
12 Jul 5 fundraising ideas for adult literacy organizations
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Looking for funding sources is a tireless yet crucial challenge. Luckily, there are plenty of fundraising ideas that can help keep your adult literacy programs afloat....
04 Jul Literacy and employment: How to show adult learners the connection
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The majority of adult learners upgrade their skills in order to gain better more meaningful employment. Here’s how to educate your adult learners on the impact that literacy has on employment....
29 Jun North Bay Jail trains residents on workplace employability skills
North Bay Jail was pressed to find programming that they could run internally on their own throughout the pandemic. With a quick Google search, they came across UP Skills for Work. ...
17 Jun Budget-friendly marketing ideas for your literacy program
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To spread awareness, attract funders and learners, and engage volunteers, you need effective marketing....
14 Jun Resources aim to protect seniors from online fraud
June 15th marks World Elder Abuse Awareness Day to acknowledge the significance of elder abuse as a public health and human rights issue. ...
07 Jun Helping seniors with technology during the pandemic
Connectivity has never been more important than in this last year, when the pandemic separated people from their friends and families for an extended period of time. ...