http://www.literacyworks.org/lw/ en-us 2005-02-04T17:59:12-08:00 http://www.literacyworks.org/lw/archives/000023.html In this edition: For 6000 graduates at San Jose State this year, there's uncertainty as they enter one of the worst job markets in decades. When the class of 2003 entered college the future never looked brighter. But in the four years they've been here, the world outside has changed dramatically. Learning Resources Cheshire 2005-02-04T17:59:12-08:00 http://www.literacyworks.org/lw/archives/000020.html This study looked at experiences of people whose literacy use and literacy skills had undergone transition as adults when they decided to learn to read or to improve their reading in library-based adult and family literacy programs. Literacy News Paul 2005-02-01T14:56:55-08:00 http://www.literacyworks.org/lw/archives/000022.html LD Resource Guide: Making Sense of Learning Difficulties, Disabilities, and Differences for California Library Literacy Services Written and compiled by Leslie Shelton, Ph.D. with the California Library Literacy Services (CLLS) LD Task Force The purpose of the LD Resource... Literacy News Paul 2005-01-31T15:20:22-08:00 http://www.literacyworks.org/lw/archives/000017.html One of the tenets of literacy programs is that people will learn more when it's related to a subject that interests them. Voice of America reports that educators in New York are applying that idea with their grade-school students by... Literacy News Cheshire 2005-01-07T18:31:46-08:00 http://www.literacyworks.org/lw/archives/000016.html The Modesto Bee reported that the Stanislaus County adult literacy program desperately needs tutors. Unfortunately, this is a problem that we see all the time: learners are signing up in record numbers, but there aren't enough tutors to help them... Literacy News Cheshire 2004-12-24T18:14:16-08:00 http://www.literacyworks.org/lw/archives/000010.html Houston mass-transit system Metro has partnered with St. Luke's Episcopal Health Charities to offer books and free bus passes to parents of young children. The bus passes are good for a trip to the local public library. One of the... Literacy News Cheshire 2004-12-16T18:10:17-08:00 http://www.literacyworks.org/lw/archives/000009.html A report released by Britain's National Audit Office today found that a nationwide program to boost literacy among adults has met its goals so far but faces a challenge to reach its ten-year goals. Full story here.... Literacy News Cheshire 2004-12-15T12:00:00-08:00