ProLiteracy News http://www.proliteracy.org ProLiteracy champions the power of literacy to improve the lives of adults and their families, communities, and societies. Tuesday, November 22, 2011 12:21:00 PM New Readers Press Offers Free Trial of Computer-Based GED® Test Practice Product http://www.proliteracy.org/page.aspx?pid=1085 <b>GED® Practice & Pass</b> can be used wherever the Internet is available Tuesday, November 22, 2011 12:21:00 PM New Readers Press Publishes Special Barbara Bush Edition of <i>News for You</i> http://www.proliteracy.org/page.aspx?pid=1079 Special edition presented at USCAL Tuesday, November 15, 2011 11:18:09 AM ProLiteracy Co-Founder Ruth Colvin Publishes New Book http://www.proliteracy.org/page.aspx?pid=1078 Chronicles literacy pioneer's life of world traveling Thursday, November 10, 2011 3:32:17 PM President's Award Given to Denine Torr/Dollar General at USCAL http://www.proliteracy.org/page.aspx?pid=1077 Award honors long-standing commitment to and support of adult literacy Thursday, November 10, 2011 3:25:30 PM Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy Announces Leadership Change at USCAL http://www.proliteracy.org/page.aspx?pid=1076 National conference examining the adult literacy crisis in the U.S. Friday, November 4, 2011 1:49:54 PM USCAL Starts 650 Strong November 2 in Houston! http://www.proliteracy.org/page.aspx?pid=1074 Groundbreaking conference format examines the adult literacy crisis in the U.S. Wednesday, November 2, 2011 10:09:29 AM Participate in the Nora Roberts Online Auction! http://www.proliteracy.org/page.aspx?pid=1073 Best-selling author and literacy advocate donates personal jewelry for auction Monday, October 24, 2011 3:21:04 PM News for You App—Learn English Anywhere, Anytime http://www.proliteracy.org/page.aspx?pid=1072 The new app shares many of the same features as the New for You Online website Thursday, October 20, 2011 1:38:24 PM USCAL to Honor Leaders and Innovators in Adult Literacy http://www.proliteracy.org/page.aspx?pid=1071 Four awards to be given during national conference Monday, October 17, 2011 2:56:16 PM Rhode Island Program Makes Enduring Effort for Fire Safety http://www.proliteracy.org/page.aspx?pid=1070 Fire safety part of curriculum and training Friday, October 14, 2011 1:43:47 PM Tucson Literacy Programs Find Strength in Numbers http://www.proliteracy.org/page.aspx?pid=1069 Merger of five organizations became formal in August Wednesday, October 12, 2011 3:56:55 PM ProLiteracy to Participate in Best-Selling Author Nora Roberts' Event http://www.proliteracy.org/page.aspx?pid=1068 October 22 event includes jewelry auction Wednesday, October 5, 2011 3:49:52 PM ProLiteracy in the News: Detroit Free Press http://www.proliteracy.org/page.aspx?pid=1067 October 1 article features ProLiteracy members in Michigan Monday, October 3, 2011 2:55:35 PM David Baldacci and ProLiteracy Call on Congress http://www.proliteracy.org/page.aspx?pid=1066 Hill meetings focus on safeguarding adult literacy funding Wednesday, September 28, 2011 3:35:10 PM Betty Anne Waters to Give Opening Address at United States Conference on Adult Literacy http://www.proliteracy.org/page.aspx?pid=1064 Inspiration behind "Conviction" will speak November 2 Tuesday, September 20, 2011 3:27:47 PM ProLiteracy President Featured in Congressional Quarterly http://www.proliteracy.org/page.aspx?pid=1062 Article appears in time for National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week Tuesday, September 13, 2011 9:58:36 AM ProLiteracy Member Organization Receives Literacy Leadership Award http://www.proliteracy.org/page.aspx?pid=1061 Award given for extraordinary contributions to improving literacy in the United States Thursday, September 8, 2011 3:37:56 PM ProLiteracy Recognizes National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week 2011 http://www.proliteracy.org/page.aspx?pid=1060 Urge Congress to support this important recognition Wednesday, September 7, 2011 3:26:52 PM Think Literacy and Peace This International Literacy Day, September 8 http://www.proliteracy.org/page.aspx?pid=1059 Theme of this year's commemorative day is Literacy and Peace Friday, September 2, 2011 12:49:08 PM Op-Ed on Job Training by ProLiteracy President Featured in Huffington Post http://www.proliteracy.org/page.aspx?pid=1058 Op-ed focuses on jobs package to be unveiled in September by Obama Administration Wednesday, August 31, 2011 1:44:05 PM Saving Together to Build Better Lives http://www.proliteracy.org/page.aspx?pid=1055 Women working towards literacy in La Cantera, Mexico Friday, August 19, 2011 10:17:11 AM Online Registration Now Open for the United States Conference on Adult Literacy http://www.proliteracy.org/page.aspx?pid=1054 Take part in New Challenges, Powerful Solutions in Houston, November 2-5 Wednesday, August 17, 2011 3:46:53 PM New Back-to-School Selections from New Readers Press http://www.proliteracy.org/page.aspx?pid=1053 Publisher of adult literacy, GED prep, and English-as-a-second-language materials releases new titles Friday, August 12, 2011 2:09:08 PM ProLiteracy Receives Champions of Literacy Award from Literacy Texas http://www.proliteracy.org/page.aspx?pid=1046 Award given at 10th anniversary celebration of member program Tuesday, August 9, 2011 3:00:19 PM ProLiteracy Launches EdNet as Successor to Thinkfinity Literacy Network http://www.proliteracy.org/page.aspx?pid=1038 New website contains interactive resources for tutors, teachers, staff, and more Thursday, July 21, 2011 9:57:39 AM Barbara Bush to Deliver Keynote Address at United States Conference on Adult Literacy http://www.proliteracy.org/page.aspx?pid=1039 "First lady of literacy" is founder of Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy Thursday, July 21, 2011 9:36:56 AM ProLiteracy Extends Fire Safety Campaign through August 2011 http://www.proliteracy.org/page.aspx?pid=1028 Federal funding supports fire prevention and safety resources Wednesday, June 29, 2011 12:07:43 PM USCAL West Regional Results in Extraordinary Event for Participants from Six States http://www.proliteracy.org/page.aspx?pid=1026 Thank you to all attendees, guest speakers, sponsors, and co-hosts for an extraordinary event Tuesday, June 21, 2011 10:11:04 AM Nominate Excellent Contributors to Adult Literacy Field for Awards at USCAL http://www.proliteracy.org/page.aspx?pid=1025 Nominations due July 25, 2011 Monday, June 20, 2011 9:49:51 AM Adult Learner's Autobiography Offers Inspiration and Hope http://www.proliteracy.org/page.aspx?pid=1024 Member organizations can buy one copy for six e-book devices Friday, June 17, 2011 1:09:51 PM ProLiteracy Recently on Two Radio Programs http://www.proliteracy.org/page.aspx?pid=1018 Board member on Florida show; CEO and president on San Diego show Thursday, June 16, 2011 3:14:32 PM ProLiteracy and ACE New York Partner on Adult Literacy Services http://www.proliteracy.org/page.aspx?pid=1016 ACE New York held graduation <br>June 7 to honor student accomplishments Wednesday, June 15, 2011 1:11:55 PM ProLiteracy Partners with National Geographic on Movie Debut http://www.proliteracy.org/page.aspx?pid=1015 "The First Grader" tells the moving and inspirational story of Kimani Maruge Monday, June 13, 2011 2:57:00 PM ProLiteracy Commends President Obama for Support of Reauthorizing Workforce Investment Act http://www.proliteracy.org/page.aspx?pid=1014 Reauthorization of WIA supports adult education programs Friday, June 10, 2011 11:15:05 AM Great Success at USCAL Mid Atlantic Regional and ProLiteracy Capitol Hill Day http://www.proliteracy.org/page.aspx?pid=1013 Thank you to all attendees, sponsors, and co-hosts for an extraordinary event Wednesday, June 8, 2011 1:50:09 PM ProLiteracy Vice President Quoted in New Mexico Newspaper http://www.proliteracy.org/NetCommunity/Page.aspx?pid=999 Importance of summer reading programs highlighted in article Monday, June 6, 2011 12:57:23 PM ProLiteracy Calls for Increased English Language Support to Meet President's Immigration Reform Goals http://www.proliteracy.org/NetCommunity/Page.aspx?pid=992 Additional resources needed to increase and improve ESL programs Wednesday, May 18, 2011 2:50:23 PM Bestselling Writer and Literacy Advocate Visits ProLiteracy http://www.proliteracy.org/NetCommunity/Page.aspx?pid=989 David Baldacci, author of political thrillers, supports resources and programs serving adult learners Monday, May 16, 2011 12:52:42 PM ProLiteracy Co-Founder Wins Writing Award http://www.proliteracy.org/NetCommunity/Page.aspx?pid=988 Ruth Colvin wins for her essay "An Unforgettable Holiday" Friday, May 13, 2011 11:56:46 AM Local Program Helps Shape Adult Literacy Field http://www.proliteracy.org/NetCommunity/Page.aspx?pid=980 Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council continues to grow and improve services Friday, May 6, 2011 2:16:57 PM Mid Atlantic Regional Conference and ProLiteracy Capitol Hill Day Focus on Adult Literacy and Challenges of the New Economy https://www.proliteracy.org/NetCommunity/Page.aspx?pid=977 Event to take place in Linthicum, Maryland on May 24-25 Wednesday, May 4, 2011 2:41:29 PM Update on FY11 and FY12 Budgets https://www.proliteracy.org/NetCommunity/Page.aspx?pid=970 Urge Congress to vote "no" on long-term FY12 budget proposal Thursday, April 21, 2011 9:24:58 AM ProLiteracy Board Member Featured on CNN https://www.proliteracy.org/NetCommunity/Page.aspx?pid=958 Education reporter Steve Perry interviews John Zickefoose, adult learner Friday, April 15, 2011 1:53:18 PM One Person, One Organization... Many Lives https://www.proliteracy.org/NetCommunity/Page.aspx?pid=952 Mary Silva is more than just executive director of Literacy Services of Indian River County Thursday, March 31, 2011 2:56:47 PM ProLiteracy Partners with 22 Organizations for USCAL National Conference https://www.proliteracy.org/NetCommunity/Page.aspx?pid=951 Conference theme “New Challenges, Powerful Solutions” focuses on building a stronger, more unified field Tuesday, March 29, 2011 9:49:44 AM INSIDE D.C.—March 15th, 2011 https://www.proliteracy.org/NetCommunity/Page.aspx?pid=950 Update on the FY2011 Budget Friday, March 18, 2011 4:49:36 PM ProLiteracy Member Statistical Report Reveals Increased Demand, Decreased Funding https://www.proliteracy.org/NetCommunity/Page.aspx?pid=949 ProLiteracy's new Statistical Report is based on data received from member organizations Thursday, March 17, 2011 9:19:36 AM Baking Bread—and Earning it Too! https://www.proliteracy.org/NetCommunity/Page.aspx?pid=947 ProLiteracy's microfinance project partner in Colombia helps people build literacy and baking skills Tuesday, March 8, 2011 11:14:54 AM Tell Members of Congress to Preserve Funding that Supports Adult Literacy https://www.proliteracy.org/NetCommunity/Page.aspx?pid=946 Funding still hanging in the balance for FY2011. Tuesday, March 8, 2011 10:51:01 AM USCAL Midwest Regional a Great Success https://www.proliteracy.org/NetCommunity/Page.aspx?pid=945 Thank you to all attendees, sponsors, and co-hosts for an extraordinary event Friday, March 4, 2011 9:19:22 AM ProLiteracy Launches the Keys to Safety Fire Prevention and Safety Campaign http://www.proliteracy.org/NetCommunity/Page.aspx?pid=941 ProLiteracy is providing free fire safety materials to help programs organize <i>Keys to Safety</i> activities in their communities. Wednesday, February 23, 2011 8:52:16 AM ProLiteracy Congratulates New Co-Chair of House Adult Literacy Caucus http://www.proliteracy.org/NetCommunity/Page.aspx?pid=939 Rep. Hinojosa (D-TX) signs on as co-chair Wednesday, February 16, 2011 2:49:12 PM Member Event Proves the Power of Words http://www.proliteracy.org/NetCommunity/Page.aspx?pid=938 Inaugural fundraiser at Syracuse member organization sells out Tuesday, February 15, 2011 1:49:16 PM ProLiteracy Helps Learners Write Love Letters in Colombia http://www.proliteracy.org/NetCommunity/Page.aspx?pid=936 Literacy classes in Pueblorico are reaching marginalized people in remote areas Monday, February 14, 2011 11:49:55 AM ProLiteracy Teams with Ean Sweets & Snacks for an 'Outrageous Alphabet' http://www.proliteracy.org/NetCommunity/Page.aspx?pid=935 Portions of the gelatin-style candy's proceeds will benefit adult literacy Wednesday, February 9, 2011 5:10:05 PM George M. Staples, Former Ambassador, Joins ProLiteracy Board of Directors http://www.proliteracy.org/NetCommunity/Page.aspx?pid=934 Distinguished statesman brings vast international and diplomatic experience to ProLiteracy Monday, February 7, 2011 8:49:09 AM ProLiteracy President Featured in EducationNews.org http://www.proliteracy.org/NetCommunity/Page.aspx?pid=933 Low literacy is an unrecognized silent national epidemic affecting an estimated 90 million adults in the United States Friday, January 28, 2011 9:21:08 AM ProLiteracy Answers President Obama's Call to Educational Excellence and Economic Growth http://www.proliteracy.org/NetCommunity/Page.aspx?pid=932 ProLiteracy President and CEO urges President to invest in basic skill instruction for adult learners. Wednesday, January 26, 2011 2:49:04 PM Adult Literacy Grant Opportunity from Dollar General Literacy Foundation http://www.proliteracy.org/NetCommunity/Page.aspx?pid=931 Deadline for 2011 grant applications: February 24 Monday, January 24, 2011 2:51:39 PM Through Adult Literacy, Connecticut Volunteer Extends Family http://www.proliteracy.org/NetCommunity/Page.aspx?pid=929 Mother of three involves children in adult literacy tutoring Thursday, January 20, 2011 11:02:49 AM ProLiteracy Releases <i>Educacion y Participacion Ciudadana</i> on Knowledge and Social Empowerment http://www.proliteracy.org/NetCommunity/Page.aspx?pid=928 ProLiteracy to share paper with 15 partner organizations in Latin America Wednesday, January 19, 2011 12:27:16 PM ProLiteracy Expresses Sympathy for Tucson Tragedy Victims, Families, and Community http://www.proliteracy.org/NetCommunity/Page.aspx?pid=925 ProLiteracy and its member organizations throughout the U.S. extend their deepest sympathies to all those affected Wednesday, January 19, 2011 12:12:26 PM ProLiteracy Congratulates New Verizon Foundation CEO http://www.proliteracy.org/NetCommunity/Page.aspx?pid=926 ProLiteracy congratulates Rose Stuckey Kirk on her new appointment as president of the Verizon Foundation Wednesday, January 19, 2011 12:11:33 PM Inside D.C.—The 112th Congress Officially Convenes http://www.proliteracy.org/NetCommunity/Page.aspx?pid=922 New members of Congress are sworn in and will begin making decisions about the FY2011 budget Wednesday, January 19, 2011 12:10:21 PM Regional Conference Takes on Literacy and Challenges of the New Economy http://www.proliteracy.org/NetCommunity/Page.aspx?pid=920 Inaugural Midwest regional event to take place in Milwaukee Wednesday, January 19, 2011 12:09:04 PM Major ProLiteracy Donors Recognized for Giving http://www.proliteracy.org/NetCommunity/Page.aspx?pid=924 ProLiteracy joins The Wall Street Journal and The Giving Back Fund in recognizing the accomplishments and philanthropy of two major supporters Wednesday, January 19, 2011 12:07:51 PM ProLiteracy Board Member Profiled in LA Times http://www.proliteracy.org/NetCommunity/Page.aspx?pid=921 ProLiteracy president quoted on the importance of literacy resources Wednesday, January 19, 2011 12:06:15 PM Nigerien MicroFinance Project Receives Visibility at International Conference in Copenhagen http://www.proliteracy.org/NetCommunity/Page.aspx?pid=905 Founder of and president of Micro-Credit in Africa (MICA) Haoua Diatta, on behalf of ProLiteracy, shares the successes of her women empowerment programs at the Role of Women in Global Security conference Wednesday, January 19, 2011 12:02:06 PM