Elizabeth Cottrell “Reading tutor Jan Booth holds up one of the sheets handed out by the Literacy Council Dinner’s featured speaker Ray Williams who happens to be her student. The writing on … Read more
Congratulations to our student, Collin L.! In August, he successfully passed the ASVAB and enlisted with the U.S. Army. Our thanks to tutor Timothy B., who worked with Collin over … Read more
Happy Adult Education and Family Literacy Week — celebrated from September 19 – 25. Our tutors and staff volunteer year-round to improve adult literacy and family outcomes in Anne Arundel … Read more
Annual Fundraising Event Saturday, October 16, 11 am until 3 pm at Annapolis Mall near Discoveries Library Please join us just outside Discoveries Library at Annapolis Mall in the Crate … Read more
As summer comes to an end and fall approaches, we are looking forward to working with new students, as well as those who are returning to their studies, and our … Read more
We have received heartwarming news of tutors helping students navigate the pandemic and its challenges — providing guidance, over-the-phone translation help, and other resources. Staff also receive reports of students … Read more
Student Souzan Alasafar __________________________ Mary Anne uses cell phone videos to provide “in-person” tutoring ESL Tutor Mary Anne Stoner has continued working with her student, Souzan Alasafar, throughout the pandemic. … Read more
Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy’s Gap Map of the U.S. At the end of 2020, the Barbara Bush Foundation published its literacy Gap Map. Using PIAAC survey data*, the interactive tool … Read more
We enter 2021 with great hope for our programs and students. In 2020, a collective of Literacy Council tutors, students, staff, and community partners adapted in the face of tremendous challenges to continue our progress and achievements.
Last year, students accomplished a range of goals.
Anne Arundel County Literacy Council is participating in the Maryland Charity Campaign. MCC is a workplace charitable giving program, providing MD State Employees/Retirees the opportunity to support causes they care about. October … Read more