Literacy

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Literacy Council celebrates 35th anniversary with open house
Delaware County Literacy Council (DCLC) will hold a special Open House next Wednesday which is National Literacy Day, to celebrate its 35th year of providing literacy services to local adults.

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:03:15 -0700

Celebrate Literacy Sept. 8 worldwide
On Sept. 8, Literacy Volunteers Western Cook County will celebrate International Literacy Day. Founded by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), International Literacy Day is celebrated worldwide. The intent of International Literacy Day is to call attention to the importance of advancing worldwide literacy.

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 02:50:37 -0700

Literacy group gives $2,000 to school
The Dollar General Literacy Foundation has awarded JacksonElementary School, Davenport, with a $2,000 Back-to-Schoolgrant.

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 07:16:28 -0700

Literacy Rocks winners named
Fort St. James Literacy “Rocks” winner of a brand new Ipod is Mikaya Erikson.

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:11:37 -0700

Chan selected as new literacy council exec. director
The Branch County Literacy Council, at its August meeting, confirmed the appointment of Lynda Chan as its new executive director. Chan is replacing Ruth Vanderpool-Combs, who after 10 years as the Literacy Council’s executive director, has returned to school to pursue a master’s degree in counseling. Chan begins her new endeavor on Sept. 7.

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:52:00 -0700