Nevada’s ESL in-home program is a “lifeline” to many
The English as a Second Language In-Home Program of Northern Nevada, one of three Innovation Grant recipients, was rewarded by the National Literacy Directory for its creative efforts to meet students where they are. Ana. C. and her young son came to the United States from Central America in 2011, settling in Carson City, Nevada. Ana came with no… Read more »
Charter schools could be new tool for families
This post is co-authored by Sharon Darling, president and founder of the National Center for Families Learning and Christie McKay, executive director of Briya Public Charter School in Washington, D.C. Growing up with an alcoholic, abusive father in a small Mexican town, Alejandra wanted a better life. Her only hope, she thought, was to move to… Read more »
Creating community ‘connections’
Reading Connections, one of three Innovation Grant recipients, was recognized by the National Literacy Directory for its creative solution to a common literacy challenge: creating an authentic and applicable curriculum to meet the needs of both its community and students. Upon resettlement in 2016 from Ethiopia to Greensboro, North Carolina, Lome faced what all refugees experience upon… Read more »
Free webinar explores educational gains made in Detroit
The Collective Impact of Social Innovation on a Two-Generation Learning Program Wednesday, June 7 | 11:00am – 12:00noon EDT Register for the webinar How did a strategic partnership and a commitment to a common agenda lead to gains for EL students and their parents in Detroit? Join the National Center for Families Learning (NCFL) and… Read more »
“Putting education to work” in Wisconsin
NCFL is always amazed at the stories and strategies of success that come pouring from the National Literacy Directory’s literacy and learning organizations each time it accepts Innovation Grant applications to recognize innovative solutions to persistent challenges. This week and next, we’ll share how this round of Innovation Grant recipients listened to the voices of their communities to… Read more »
African-American fathers a focal point of $1.5 million program expansion in Kentucky
Deraldo Hall didn’t have much support growing up, but he’s working hard to make sure that’s not the case for his children. Hall, his wife, and young children are attending weekly NCFL Family Learning meetings at 2NOT1 in Louisville, Ky. Hall’s family signed up for the program so that Hall could learn to be a more… Read more »
NCFL tips our hats to GED® grads!
Here at the National Center for Families Learning (NCFL), our primary focus is to empower parents and children living in poverty to improve their lives through education and become strong contributors to their communities. For families across the country, when parents attain their GED®, the positive effects are cascading from generation to generation. On Thursday,… Read more »
5 reasons why your boss should send you to NCFL’s conference
It probably comes as no surprise that professional development helps you improve your work. Getting away from your daily routine and learning what others in your field are doing can renew your enthusiasm and arm you with fresh ideas. But convincing your boss to let you go can be hard. There are budget constraints to… Read more »
Lawmakers keep education as essential operations in fiscal year 2017 budget
NCFL is happy to report that legislators in Washington recognized your continued hard work and support for family literacy and early childhood education. Last week, lawmakers approved the final spending package for Fiscal Year (FY) 2017, citing education as an essential operation. The budget includes: A 15% increase in early childhood education funding through the… Read more »
NCFL seeks adult learners to speak at the Families Learning Conference
The National Center for Families Learning is seeking student speakers for the Families Learning Conference to be held in Tucson, Arizona, October 9 – 11, 2017. Eligible speakers are fluent in English and must have attended a family literacy or family learning program that has a two-generational learning component and completed at least one or… Read more »