Oct. 22, 2014 1:21 pm
Event: Adult Education Professionals to Share Best Practices at Tutor Institute
The Mayor’s Commission on Literacy is hosting a day of workshops, panels, and information-sharing this Saturday, October 25, for Philadelphia’s adult education professionals, including tutors, teachers, coordinators and other nonprofit professionals and volunteers. While adult education is less centralized than youth education — it is spread across numerous nonprofits and programs — many people depend on […]
Oct. 17, 2014 11:36 am
Event: KEYSPOT Open Houses
In the upcoming weeks, KEYSPOT will hold two open houses to allow people to learn about free computer access, education, and job preparation resources offered by the program. KEYSPOT is a citywide coalition of community-based groups who are committed to bringing Internet access, digital literacy and technology to all Philadelphia communities. There are 51 KEYSPOT […]
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Sep. 17, 2013 3:18 pm
State Legislators and Local Leaders Meet to Discuss Adult Literacy
On Wednesday, September 11, a public hearing was held at Peirce College that focused on adult literacy and workforce development in Pennsylvania. Members of the Mayor's Commission on Literacy and 16 state legislators heard testimony from leaders of adult literacy organizations.
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Jul. 23, 2013 12:55 pm
Four Years In, Mighty Writers Sets Its Sights on West Philadelphia Expansion
Not content with their success in serving over 1,000 Philadelphia students a year in South Philadelphia, Mighty Writers is getting ready to open a second location, at 3861 Lancaster Avenue in West Philadelphia, this September.