According to a recent World Education blog post, “Perhaps now more than ever, adult educators are paying attention to the impact that personal and community trauma has on adult learners’ ability to learn and pursue their goals.” COVID-19 was a collective trauma we all experienced in the last two years—a trauma felt even more acutely…
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Instruction is just the beginning. Sure, local adults come to Delaware County Literacy Council (DCLC) to study for their GED or to learn English if they are from another country, but DCLC also offers some free programs that may be less familiar to county residents. In conjunction with the Delaware County Workforce Investment Board, DCLC…
BLACK HISTORY LESSON ON SIDNEY POITIER INSPIRES STUDENTS Adult learners in Amy Rosenberg’s Adult Basic Education class read an article about Sidney Poitier’s accomplishments as an actor and activist, but they were most intrigued and inspired by Poitier’s rocky start to his acting career. According to the Newsela.com article (https://newsela.com/read/sidney-poitier-obituary/id/2001026959/; must register for a free…
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See the November/December 2021 issue of DCLC News & Notes here.
Press Release of December 3, 2021 Delaware County Literacy Council (DCLC) has received generous broad-based support for the free literacy and employment services it offers to local adults. National and local foundations have recognized the importance of DCLC’s work in the community by awarding grants to DCLC during 2021. DCLC helps adults in Delaware County…
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Press Release of October 4, 2021 Delaware County Literacy Council (DCLC) is once again shining a spotlight on some of Delco’s best and brightest in an online celebration of adult literacy. The 2021 Expert Academy Telethon will feature accomplished professionals with ties to our area sharing knowledge in exciting workshops. The 2021 Champions of Adult…
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See the July/August 2021 issue of DCLC News & Notes here.
Press Release of August 9, 2021 Delaware County Literacy Council (DCLC) was recently awarded a generous grant of $5,000.00 from Harrah’s Philadelphia through the Caesars Foundation. Representatives of Harrah’s Philadelphia Racetrack & Casino gathered at DCLC’s building in Chester to celebrate the grant by presenting a symbolic check to DCLC staff members “DCLC teaches reading,…
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Press Release of July 21, 2021 Delaware County Literacy Council (DCLC) recently received a generous gift of $5,000.00 from the Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union (FMFCU) Foundation that represented a fun afternoon of golf and community spirit. FMFCU Foundation’s sold-out Second Annual Golf Classic was held on June 7 at the Radley Run Country Club…
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See the May/June issue of DCLC News & Notes here.
