“I Think The Sun Is Coming Out!”
Tutor Matt Walsh and Ada Bailey Thought I would brighten the day by passing this along: After 2 years, I finally got Ada to take home a library book last … Read more
Volunteers
These posts include information and news of particular interest to our volunteers and tutors.
Our Own Award-winning Author Jackie Mae
Jackie Mae and her granddaughter/co-author Alison Taylor Dynamic Duo Award-winning author and Literacy Council assessor, JACKIE MAE, writes in several genres. From juvenile fiction, to adult thrillers, sprinkled with novellas … Read more
Jae Sherwood’s Children’s Book
Jae Sherwood and her children’s book Great Christmas gift! If you are looking for wonderful books to purchase for the children in your lives this Christimas, look no further! Literacy … Read more
In Memoriam: Dr. Bob Laubach
ProLiteracy Board Member and Literacy Pioneer, Dr. Bob Laubach Pioneer in adult literacy education and New Readers Press founder Dr. Robert S. Laubach (Dr. Bob) passed away on Friday, September … Read more
Meet The Fall 2015 Tutor Class!
Fall 2015 Tutor Class 40 new volunteers have enrolled in our fall tutor training this year. What a great class of new tutors we have! Tremendous thanks goes out to … Read more
For Passionate Readers Only
Are you as passionate about reading as I am? Reading drives me into comfy corners with cups of tea, chocolate, and dog eared volumes of Austen, Wilde, Twain, and Tolstoy. … Read more
Youth Health Works Student Update Summer 2015
We have received TABE test results for 8 of our out-of-school youth in the Youth Health Works program. Of the students who have been retested, 7 of the 8 … Read more
Introducing Christine Harrison: AACLC Database Administrator
As Database Administrator, I am the least visible member of the Literacy Council staff. But please know that each of you are very clear in my sight from the day … Read more
Youth Health Works Update: Summer 2015
Forty dedicated, trained Literacy Council volunteers have assessed and tutored 19 out-of-school youth at the Annapolis Phoenix Academy this year. These students, ages 17-21, have improved their reading, writing and … Read more
Student Progress Report: Marc
Last year, we spotlighted one of our students, Marc, and his dedicated tutor Al Odierno. You can read about Marc and why he came to AACLC for help in improving … Read more