Scholar alum and former First Literacy Board member, Ciro Valiente, joined us for the 2025 Scholarship Ceremony. He had some inspiring words to share with our scholars. Watch here: buff.ly/8nE5J1N #aduledu #scholarships

Join us TODAY in raising $1.5K on #InternationalLiteracyDay! Every dollar raised will fund a First Literacy scholarship. Your donation will help provide one #adultlearner w/the funds necessary to further their #education & build a better future. DONATE NOW buff.ly/yMJMell

Guyliano is from Haiti where he built a successful career as a manager in the Maritime Authority. With the #scholarship from First Literacy he plans to pursue a bachelors in Operations & Logistics Management at Indiana Wesleyan University. #firstliteracyscholar

Last night we celebrate the life & legacy of Karen Morrissey, a former First Literacy board member, donor, leader, & advocate. During a special gathering we honored Karen by renaming the First Literacy Professional Development Workshop space the Karen M. Morrissey Workshop Room.

It’s Adult Education & Family Literacy Week! Every day, millions of adults work hard to strengthen their #literacy skills — opening doors to new jobs & brighter futures. Join us in celebrating #AEFLWeek by spreading the word about the importance of #adultedu & #familyliteracy!

Join us on 9/26 for Pronunciation Skills w/Debbie Centamore of Framingham Adult ESL+. Learn about experiential activities & theory to address teaching pronunciation to #EnglishLanguageLearners. FREE to staff Mass non-profit ABE & ESOL programs. Register: buff.ly/93aPhr0

Great article in The Boston Globe about First Literacy scholar Wenley Jean Pierre. Wenley arrived in Boston from Haiti in May 2023. Now, more than 1,000 miles from home, he is determined to further his #education & pursue a career in cybersecurity. buff.ly/v2WZuj9

This month we visited Community Action Inc & listened to students present on their goals for the future. The 6-week boost #ESOL class is funded by a #grant from First Literacy. The class is for students who have been on the waitlist for a long time (some for two years!). #grantfunding

Great to see two First Literacy scholars featured in The Gardner News! Sindi & Sabrina, were both nominated for a #scholarship by MWCC Adult Education Transition to College program. #adultedu thegardnernews.com/story/news/edu…

Join us on 10/3 for one of our most popular workshops! Scott Salesses of GED Testing Service will equip both new & experienced #educators w/the knowledge, tools, & strategies needed to help students succeed on the GED® test. Register here: firstliteracy.org/professional-d…

Last week we kicked off our fall 2025 workshops with Pronunciation Skills! 👏 It was great to see so many #educators excited to learn new strategies and activities they can bring to their own classroom. #professionaldevelopment #adultedu

For many #adultlearners, the continuing studies in the summer is not possible, but for 3 First Literacy #grant funded programs, summer was a time to get ahead. Learn how JVS Boston, Blue Hills Adult Edu, & Community Action, Inc. made an impact this summer. buff.ly/DIl1JE6

Congratulations to Sheila for being named to the the Dean's List at NorthernEssexCC for the Summer 2025 semester! Sheila is a First Literacy scholar working towards a Nursing degree. She aspires to specialize in geriatric nursing. #firstliteracyscholar #scholarships #adultlearner

The National Assessment of Education Progress reports that 35% of 12th-graders are at or above a proficient level in reading. Investing in programs that help adults become more literate is an important part of improving #literacy rates for children. buff.ly/ajHQvtZ

Do you know how to help an #adultlearner in crisis? #MentalHealth First Aid is an internationally-recognized program that teaches you how to identify, understand & respond to signs of #mentalillnesses & substance use disorders. Must register by 10/14. buff.ly/eq5Bcnd

We're excited to announce Dr. Vitalis Osuji at the keynote speaker for the 2025 Spotlight On Innovation In Adult Basic #Education! Dr. Osuji is and M.D., MPH, General Surgery Resident Physician, UMass Chan Medical School & former First Literacy Scholar. Register here: buff.ly/u8c3pcd

In the U.S., there are 41 million adults w/#dyslexia ... but only 2 million adults are aware of their dyslexia. Check out our blog post for strategies to help #educators ensure these students have the accommodations they need to thrive in the classroom. buff.ly/JGd4yvK

Learn how to help low-level English learners navigate our tech-driven world w/out overwhelm. This workshop is free to staff of all Massachusetts non-profit ABE & ESOL Programs. Only a few spots are left! Register here: buff.ly/fjF1rKB #professinaldevelopment #educators

According to the National Assessment of Adult Literacy, only 12% of Americans have proficient #healthliteracy skills. October is #HealthLiteracyAwarenessMonth. Check out our Q&A w/Dr. Rima Rudd, founder & leader in the field of health literacy studies. firstliteracy.org/health-literac…