Literacy
Almost 90 million people in the United States have limited literacy skills. The ability to read, write, and communicate well is a critical success factor in earning a living, improving quality of life over time, and achieving individual freedom. National service staff, members, and community-based volunteers support literacy education through family intervention, book drives, library support, ESL classes, and other education-focused projects. Listed below are some of our most relevant resources for this topic.
Effective Practices
- Finding free or inexpensive books
- Selecting appropriate books to read with children
- Tutoring English language learners
- Designing a family literacy program
Lending Library
- Home Is Where the Heart Is: Homeless Family Literacy Collaborative Model and Workshop
- Teaching Adults: An ESL Resource Book
- 250+ Activities and Ideas for Developing Literacy Skills
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