Director’s Message March 2023
National Reading Month I hope you are enjoying a good book this National Reading Month. My most recent reading pleasure has been Agent Josephine by Damien Lewis, about the courageous … Read more
WHAT’S NEW
There are exciting things going on at the Anne Arundel County Literacy Council. We’ve hit the highlights here, but be sure to join our mailing list so you won’t miss any of our newsletters or announcements.
Free Income Tax Service for Taxpayers Earning Under $60,000
AACC Offers Free Income Tax Service for Taxpayers Earning Less Than $60,000 VITA, the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program provided through Anne Arundel Community College’s School of Business and Law, … Read more
Director’s Message February 2023
Black History Month • Valentine’s Day We are looking forward to a spring New Tutor Training session on March 25 (CLICK HERE for details) — please email us to sign … Read more
Celebrate Black History Month
Did you know? The Banneker-Douglass Museum in downtown Annapolis is Maryland’s official museum of African-American heritage. Its mission is “documenting, interpreting, and promoting African-American history.” Visit bdmuseum.maryland.gov for information on all Banneker-Douglass Museum offerings, … Read more
AACLC Student Success: Kelly G.
Congratulations to Literacy Council student Kelly G. who worked diligently with her tutor Frank Mackowick to study for the ASVAB. The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is a multiple-aptitude battery that … Read more
The Cost of Low Literacy: $2.2 Trillion
“Adult literacy can change everything.” Bringing all adults to the equivalent of a sixth-grade reading level would generate an additional $2.2 trillion in income for the United States. — ProLiteracy. … Read more
Tutor Resources: Phonics and Science of Reading
From the New York Times: In Memphis, the Phonics Movement Comes to High School At high schools in Memphis, children are using reading strategies to improve their reading and understanding of … Read more
New Tutor Training March 25, 2023
On March 25, we will host a New Tutor Training Workshop for trainees interested in working with literacy, ESL, math, and high school equivalency students. The session will happen at Woods Church … Read more
Director’s Message January 2023
Welcome, 2023! We are already looking forward to what this year holds for our students, volunteers, and communities. In 2022, our volunteers continued their great work, and students accomplished so … Read more