Director’s Message March 2024
Since the beginning of the year, we have been busy welcoming students, matching them with tutors, and training new volunteers. These are all worthy reasons to celebrate National Reading Month! … Read more
Elizabeth Cottrell
Thank you, ProLiteracy!
ProLiteracy has supported the Anne Arundel County Literacy Council through its Literacy Opportunity Fund. The grant we received will support operations and our ESL program, allowing us to better serve … Read more
Podcast on the Science of Reading
In case you’d like to know more about how reading is taught in American schools and how things are changing, check out this listen: Hard Words: a podcast from American … Read more
All Maryland Public Schools to Use Science of Reading Methods Starting Next School Year
On January 23, the Maryland State Board of Education called for the statewide adoption and implementation of literacy instruction based on the Science of Reading starting with the 2024-25 academic year. “Our goal is … Read more
Noteworthy Writing Program at a County Jail System
Our volunteers working at both county detention centers see the value of education every week at the Ordnance Road and Jennifer Road institutions. Read about an unusual “Free Writing” program … Read more
Director’s Message February 2024
Student success! Read a recent student-tutor success story and peruse our website for lots of news and information on local activities and resources, including many that celebrate Black history. March … Read more
Student Success: Phil and Elaine
Phil and his tutor, Elaine, have been working together since June 2023, and both find their time together rewarding. They meet twice a week for two hours per session, and … Read more
Duolingo Features Math Coursework on its App
Duolingo offers math courses on its app for mobile and desktop devices. Users who have the language learning app can choose math coursework when selecting what they want to learn … Read more
ESL Tutors Still Needed in 2024
How can you help? Please review our February Available Student List when Wendy emails it to tutors. More than half of the people seeking a tutor are hopeful ESL students. Perhaps … Read more