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Weigh in on Important Adult Education Legislation!

Call your legislator and let them know that this issue is important to you! Tennesseans need to weigh in! Two bills regarding adult education are currently being discussed in committees in the Tennessee Legislature: HB0190/ SB0909 sponsored by Rep. McCormick in the House and Sen. Stevens in the Senate is a bill to introduce a [...]

Register for an upcoming Regional Networking Summit!

We look forward to seeing you at our upcoming regional networking summits! To register for the: Mt. Pleasant Regional Networking Summit 2013, click here. South Central Tennessee Development District 101 Sam Watkins Blvd., Mt. Pleasant, TN February 15, 2013, 10:30-12:30 Chattanooga Regional Networking Summit 2013, click here. ReStart 1501 Riverside Dr., Ste. 260, Chattanooga, TN [...]

Check out the Literacy Council of Sumner Co.!

Recently, we got word of some fantastic programs being offered by the Literacy Council of Sumner Co.. We are excited to share! Do you live in Sumner Co.? You’re in luck! For those who are struggling with reading, the Literacy Council of Sumner Co. offers innovative approaches with impressive results. Learners participating in their Beacon [...]

The Glencliff High School program seeks volunteer teachers!

The Glencliff High School pre-GED and adult English learners program is seeking several volunteer teachers to work with our immigrant and refugee parents and community members during day time or evening classes. Volunteers would work 2-4 hours per week teaching adult learners in leveled classes ranging from basic literacy to pre-GED. Glencliff High School partners [...]

New eBook from Network for Good: From Print to Email: Take Your Newsletter on an Epic Journey

The Network for Good, an online nonprofit resource, is offering their newest eBook, From Print to Email: Take Your Newsletter on an Epic Journey. If you currently send your newsletters through the USPS and want to make the switch to email newsletters, the Network for Good offers a step by step learning guide in how to save money while [...]

CBS News Report: See How Literacy Skills Affect One Individual

CBS News Report: See How Literacy Skills Affect One Individual The national data suggests that 1 in 7 adult individuals are reading below a 5th grade level. Contact a TLC staff member to find out how you can make a difference or follow us on Facebook and Twitter to keep up to date on adult literacy issues in Tennessee.

Interesting Debate in New Hampshire….

Legislative Update: Mandatory Board Training Most nonprofits agree that training for its board members is advisable and beneficial. In New Hampshire, the Senate believes it should be mandatory. On January 18, the New Hampshire Senate passed a bill requiring at least one member of each nonprofit board (from organizations that receive a total of $250,000 of government [...]

Adults Without a HS Diploma or GED Receiving UI Benefits are Spared!

Last week, Congress restructured the Unemployment Insurance Benefit structure, but did not include the High School Diploma or GED equivalent requirement. Your voices were heard in Washington and the individuals struggling to find employment will not be penalized for their lack of education. According to CNN, Tennessee remains at 99 weeks of UI benefits. For more [...]

Unemployment Benefits to the Under-Educated AT RISK!

Unemployment Insurance (UI) Benefits for individuals without a High School diploma or its equivalent are still at risk. According to the National Coalition for Literacy, some in the House “pushed for a condition that would deny unemployment insurance (UI) benefits to any worker who lacks a high school diploma or its equivalent and is not [...]

New Presidential Budget Announced for Adult Literacy

Check out the numbers here: Adult Literacy Budget FY2012 For at least 93 million low-skilled adults in the United States, greater economy opportunity rests on their ability to access education that can help prepare them for college and career success. One of the most significant federal funding streams dedicated to this purpose is Title II (the Adult [...]