Literacy Center of West Michigan
Reading tutors needed for Literacy Center of West Michigan
by (erictank)
Submitted 12-30-2014 under NEWS
On Wednesday, January 7 from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. the Literacy Center of West Michigan will host a volunteer tutor orientation for individuals who wish to become involved. Volunteering with the Literacy Center involves a minimal commitment of two...
NPO Showcase: Literacy Center of West Michigan
by (GRTV)
Submitted 11-17-2014 under NONPROFITS
This segment of NPO Showcase features Dr. Wendy Falb, the new Executive Director of the Literacy Center of West Michigan. Dr. Falb joins us in studio to discuss her new role as Executive Director, what drew her to the mission, and how the Literacy...
Columbia scholar discovers power of student beliefs, passions to build literacy
by (Community Liter...)
Submitted 10-06-2014 under PLACE-MATTERS
When literacy is a means to a powerful end- such as liberation or equity- universal literacy can be achieved. This message from Dr. Ernest Morrell of Teachers College, Columbia University was directed to over 220 teachers, advocates, non-profit...
Calvin College to host annual Community Literacy Summit
by (erictank)
Submitted 09-23-2014 under NEWS
Note: The deadline for registration is tomorrow, Wednesday, September 24. The Community Literacy Summit will take place on Monday, September 29 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The day will begin with sign-in, breakfast and opening comments until 9:30 a.m....
Building bridges, one conversation at a time
by (Community Liter...)
Submitted 05-20-2014 under NONPROFITS
Piloted in spring 2013, the Adult Tutoring Program Conversation Club of the Literacy Center of West Michigan provides a space for active and waiting learners in the program to practice their conversation skills. The club, which is also open to...
Tonja's story: former adult learner graduates college with awards
by (LiteracyCenter)
Submitted 07-19-2012 under NONPROFITS
Tonja Lofton was an adult learner in the Literacy Center of West Michigan's Adult Tutoring Program. Tonja shared her story after successfully moving on to receive a college education after participating in the program. Hello my...
Kent County joins 120 communities nationwide in the Campaign for Grade-Level Reading
by (Community Liter...)
Submitted 03-16-2012 under NONPROFITS
Kent County, under the umbrella of the Community Literacy Initiative (CLI) of the Literacy Center of West Michigan, has joined the Campaign for Grade-Level Reading. The national campaign, spearheaded by United Way Worldwide, the National League of...
Reading paves the way to college for students at Harrison Park School
by (Community Liter...)
Submitted 01-26-2012 under NONPROFITS
In collaboration with Kristin Brace Mayor Heartwell sat down on the gymnasium floor at Grand Rapids Public Schools' Harrison Park School and asked, “Does anyone know what the mayor does?” The first response from the crowd of first-...
Parents learn English to help their children in school
by (LiteracyCenter)
Submitted 12-13-2011 under NONPROFITS
By Kristin Brace, Community Literacy Program Assistant When I walked into Dan Drust's classroom at Burton Elementary, I found a dozen women sitting around a trio of oblong tables intended for children. They had the aura of an extended family:...
Adult Learner Story: Elena's Story of Love
by (LiteracyCenter)
Submitted 08-08-2011 under NONPROFITS
Each month, the Literacy Center of West Michigan publishes a newsletter from the Adult Tutoring Program. The newsletter features article submissions by adult learners who may have never had the ability to write an article prior to their...