📰 Adult Literacy News Summary
Joanne Telser-Frère: A Champion For Illiterate Adults
02-May-2025 - USA
Imagine going through life not being able to read. For millions of adults in the United States, it’s a reality. Joanne Telser-Frère, an Evanston resident and ETHS graduate, created a program that teaches adults how to read. She works at Literacy Chicago as the director of adult literacy and program development. Last month she was recognized by the Coalition on Adult Basic Education (COABE) with a national award as the Outstanding Administrator of the Year for 2025. The coalition is the leading nonprofit organization in the United States dedicated to eradicating adult literacy.
Read moreSouth Africa Has Second Highest Rate Of Literate Adults In Africa
29-Apr-2025 - South Africa
South Africa’s adult literacy rate has reached 95%, ranking it as the second most literate country on the African continent. The data from research centre Intelpoint suggests the majority of the population aged 15 years and older possesses basic reading and writing skills. The findings from studies on adult literacy from 2018 to 2021 showed that Seychelles had the highest literacy rate in Africa at 95.9%, while Chad had the lowest at 26.8%.
Read moreA literacy charity is making its way to Manchester bringing lots of free books
28-Apr-2025 - UK
A charity dedicated to literacy is coming to Manchester in May providing families and individuals with plenty of free books. Led by Bookbanks, this London-founded organisation was set up in line with food banks to provide people with access to free books and now they’re coming all the way to Manchester.
Read more81-Year-Old – Who Hid His Illiteracy From His Wife Due To Shame – Makes Great Steps With Read Easy
25-Apr-2025 - UK
A Ludgershall man who left school not being able to read is now a keen reader thanks to support from his wife and Salisbury-based service Read Easy. 81-year-old Anthony overcame being ignored at school, caring for his wife, Doreen, hard work on his allotment and slight dyslexia to complete all five manuals of the reading course. He was presented with a certificate and a book token after completing the course during a special celebration at Ludgershall Council offices, which was attended by the mayor, Owen White.
Read moreBreaking Barriers to Adult Literacy Access: Insights from Adults with Low Literacy Across the United States
23-Apr-2025 - USA
The Adult Literacy & Learning Impact Network surveyed 2,000 adults in the USA with low literacy and revealed a striking insight: most weren't aware that adult education programmes existed - but once they learned about them, the majority showed strong or moderate interest in enrolling.
Read moreFree Adult Literacy Resources Now Available in Donegal Libraries
06-Apr-2025 - Ireland
A suite of resources for adults to improve their English language skills has been launched by the Donegal County Library Service.
Read moreMel Stride Highlights Urgent Need for Adult Literacy Support
03-Apr-2025 - UK
A charity in Okehampton that helps adults overcome literacy challenges welcomed Central Devon MP, Mel Stride, for a visit to discuss the growing need for adult literacy support across the region.
Read moreOrchestral Concert Raises £380 for Portsmouth Literacy Charity
22-Mar-2025 - UK
Portsmouth ReadEasy will be putting £380 raised by the Portsmouth Philharmonic Orchestra's concert in December to good use supporting adult literacy projects in the city.
Read moreDouble Your Donation to Literacy Charity
19-Mar-2025 - UK
A Rotheram literacy charity is taking part in a national campaign to raise £5,000 in one week.
Read moreReadEasy Graduation: Cindy’s story - by Chilterns Read Easy Coach, Marian
13-Mar-2025 - UK
Through no fault of her own Cindy did not learn to read at school but has since enrolled with Bucks Adult Learning, achieving Levels 1-3 before coming to Read Easy and completing this programme.It was wonderful to meet her and see the Mayor of Aylesbury, present her Certificate and a book token.
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