Student Success: Alicia
Alicia and her tutor Nancy Robinson _______________________ Through hard work and one-on-one lessons, Alicia achieves a dream “I met Alicia in the Fall of 2019 and although I was very … Read more
Director’s Message May 2021
Student successes This month, please read enjoy two remarkable success stories made possible by student persistence and volunteer tutor dedication. Alicia and Nancy and Jordana, Susann, Marjorie, and Shirley confirm that our … Read more
The Importance of Adult Literacy
Many of our social challenges are made worse by low literacy. According to the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy, 130 million Americans struggle with low literacy. Get the facts … Read more
Student Success: Jordana
Jordana, AACLC successful student ____________________ Jordana’s goal of training for the National Guard made possible by her diligent work with our tutors. This winter and spring, Jordana worked with three … Read more
Reading Lists for Adult Learners
New resources offer book suggestions The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy recently published a reading resource guide for readers of all ages and levels. Visit the resource library to see recommended … Read more
Student & Tutor Success: Ivonne & Vicki
Vicki Jordan on working with her “fearless” student Ivonne, who is a teacher, translator, & an inspiration. _________________________________ “I retired December 2017 and in early 2018 took the training offered … Read more
Director’s Message April 2021
April 18 – 24 is National Volunteer Week and the perfect opportunity to thank and celebrate our team of more than 300 active volunteers who are making a difference in … Read more
Remote Tutoring Success
Useful ideas and follow-up from our Zoom Roundtable Use Google Docs to look at a document at the same time as your student — see changes made in real-time and discuss them … Read more
Our Work Matters
This month, we are sharing news on the impact of tutoring. Read more at these links: Learning to read as an adult changes deep regions of the brain “Even learning … Read more
AACPL Open for Tutoring Visits
Contact your branch for details MAY 1 UPDATE: Anne Arundel County libraries have reopened for visits — no appointment necessary. Hours may vary at each branch. See location and contact information and … Read more