Volunteer Rates Have Declined in the U.S9 Jun 2016Why do people choose to volunteer? There are a variety of factors that range from the desire to make a…Read More
A Volunteer’s View of Literacy KC19 May 2016We sat down with Janice, a volunteer tutor for Literacy KC in our Ticket to Read program, to find out…Read More
Literacy KC Assistance Program25 Feb 2016By Emily Hane, Programs Manager One of the most difficult literacy skills to master is perseverance. The ability to come…Read More
New Represent Program Launches 15 Student-Interns Toward Success18 Feb 2016“The past is important because it makes me learn.” “The future is about trying to be successful.” “The present is…Read More
Students Making Change through Their Published Works14 Jan 2016 By Sarah Bell, Literacy KC Instructor At Literacy KC, I have the pleasure of working directly with our incredible…Read More
2015: A Momentous Year for Literacy Kansas City: A Letter from the Executive Director and a Photo Essay of the Year in Review31 Dec 2015A Note from the Executive Director As I reflect and look back on this last year, my question for you…Read More
If You Could Read My Mind24 Dec 2015Some think that adults in this country who lack literacy skills must be fine with it, that it somehow reflects…Read More
Giving Thanks: Our Board and Staff are Thankful for…26 Nov 2015I’m most thankful for the dedication and passion of the LKC staff and volunteers. They make the difference! -Ed Nickel, Board…Read More
How to Build a Better Book Club: Member Mix Keeps It Lively13 Nov 2015As avid readers and literacy fans, most of us have belonged or do belong to a book club – at…Read More
Minding Our Peas and Queues: Learning English is Tricky!15 Oct 2015By Alleen VanBebber, Literacy Kansas City Board Member Remember when your baby (or friend’s baby or baby brother) began speaking…Read More