Elizabeth Cottrell The Literacy Council is busy welcoming new tutors, staff, and students. We are also grateful to announce continuing or new support from local government and a generous women’s giving circle. Please read other posts for all of our latest news.
This month, we’re also featuring an exciting student update and a profile of dedicated AACLC tutor and Board member Mary Austin, who has been volunteering with us for more than two decades!
Many thanks for all you do,
Jane
Read our news about adult literacy and local activities and resources. Please support our book fair! We’re collecting gently used books now. Email AACLC.bookfair@gmail.com to inquire about drop-off locations. We are also … Read more
Anne Arundel County Food Pantry & Resource List This list, published by the Anne Arundel County Food Bank and updated regularly, provides information on where to find free food and basic necessities … Read more
From the New York Times: How Black Librarians Helped Create Generations of Black Literature Scholars are uncovering how critical Black women librarians were in building public Black book collections and communities of … Read more
This article, provided by Edutopia, offers four accessible strategies to motivate students to engage with texts and improve their literacy skills, especially if they are reading below grade level when … Read more
Student Maria Pineda and her tutor, Laura Van Syckle, meet weekly at their local library. Maria Pineda and her tutor, Laura Van Syckle, spend about half of each session … Read more
Annual Membership Meeting The Literacy Council held its annual membership meeting in Eastport on May 15. We discussed our activities and accomplishments for the year and looked ahead to FY25. … Read more
What a year! In May, we review the Literacy Council’s accomplishments over the previous 12 months. Our fiscal year runs from June 1 through May 31. Students have achieved many … Read more
Our next ESL Conversation Group is scheduled for May 31 at the Seeds 4 Success office in Eastport from 5 pm until about 7 pm. The group is most suited … Read more