Enthusiasm Abounds for Term 1 2016: Behind-the-Scenes During Orientation
A full week of Literacy KC program orientation activities drew dozens of students interested in improving their literacy skills and…
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Practical Steps Toward Achieving a Dream
A year ago, Tierra Lewis was enrolled in a GED class at an area community college, but feeling far from…
Read MoreStudents Making Change through Their Published Works
By Sarah Bell, Literacy KC Instructor At Literacy KC, I have the pleasure of working directly with our incredible…
Read MoreThe Real Value of Adult Literacy
One in five American adults cannot access or use the Internet. So why does it matter anyway if more adults…
Read More2015: A Momentous Year for Literacy Kansas City: A Letter from the Executive Director and a Photo Essay of the Year in Review
A Note from the Executive Director As I reflect and look back on this last year, my question for you…
Read MoreIf You Could Read My Mind
Some think that adults in this country who lack literacy skills must be fine with it, that it somehow reflects…
Read MoreRelax & Enjoy That Holiday Novel! It’s Helping You Be a Nicer Person
If you read Madame Bovary in high school, you might have thought, what’s wrong with this silly woman? If you…
Read MoreGiving Thanks: Our Board and Staff are Thankful for…
I’m most thankful for the dedication and passion of the LKC staff and volunteers. They make the difference! -Ed Nickel, Board…
Read MoreHow to Build a Better Book Club: Member Mix Keeps It Lively
As avid readers and literacy fans, most of us have belonged or do belong to a book club – at…
Read MoreFamily Reading Days Have Begun: Bringing Multiple Generations Together for the Joy of Reading
by Lindsey Clark, AmeriCorps VISTA, Family Reading Program Coordinator What’s your biggest dream? It’s a loaded question. As I sat…
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