Building Literate Communities
In NYS, there are over
3.4 Million
Individuals who lack their HS Diploma, Englishlanguage proficiency, or both
In NYS, there are over
We continue to grieve for our fearless leader, Janice Cuddahee, who passed away last month...but will celebrate the beauty of her life, and the joy she brought us all...
Read MoreLiteracy New York applauds the Dollar General Literacy Foundation for its commitment to funding literacy programs across the US, and in New York State specifically.
Read MoreApplications for the position of Digital Literacy Volunteer Coordinator will be accepted through May 27th. Resume, cover letter, references and salary requirements must be submitted with the application which is available online.
Read More40%of low-skilled Americans
have earnings in the bottom
On average, a
High School Graduate Lives 6 to 9yrs
In the last 30yrs
workers without a High School
Degree experienced an
Tompkins Learning partners Receives Grant for Homebound Instruction for Immigrant/Refugee Women
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Learning English can be very challenging--and teachers have come up with many ways to make it both meaningful and enjoyable.
Read More22% percent of New York State residents suffer needlessly from low literacy, severely limiting their quality of life and often leading to unemployment, poverty, health issues, and even incarceration.
