Lauren Powers has been a dedicated Adult Literacy League volunteer tutor, instructor, and now board member since 2016. She is passionate about helping her students make their American Dreams come true.
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PIAAC 2023 report reveals a shocking decline in U.S. adults’ literacy skills
The Program for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC), a large-scale study of adult cognitive skills conducted by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), recently published the findings from its 2023 study, showing a significant decline in the literacy, numeracy and problem-solving skills of U.S. adults. The report
Kylie Riordan
Kylie Riordan is an Associate Attorney at Burr & Forman LLP’s Orlando office. Born and raised in Orlando, Florida, Kylie graduated from Hagerty High School before earning her B.S. in Legal Studies from the University of Central Florida. She then earned her J.D. at Stetson University College of Law, graduating magna
Sandra Coronel
Sandra Coronel is from Guayaquil, Ecuador. She is an Economist and holds an MBA. She has been living with her family in the United States for 2 years and is very happy to join our ALL community. Sandra is committed and enjoys serving our students.
New York Times Bestselling Author Lauren Groff to Headline ‘Reading Between the Wines’ Literacy League Fundraiser Dec. 2
Media Contact: Jennie Hess, [email protected] ORLANDO, Fla. (Sept. 11, 2024) – Florida author and three-time National Book Award finalist Lauren Groff will headline the annual “Reading Between the Wines” Adult Literacy League (ALL) fundraiser Monday, Dec. 2, 2024. Presented by Bank of America at the Orlando Science Center, the evening
Student Marcia Rosales Ceciliano talks language and locks
The first thing Marcia noticed when she met her tutor, Susan, was her long, beautiful hair. As someone who studied cosmetology with an eye for natural beauty, Marcia wanted to tell Susan how gorgeous her hair was. The only problem was, she had no idea how to say it in
Ilene Heller
Ilene is a retired public school teacher of over 30 years. She received her undergraduate degree in Elementary Education from the University of Florida and her Master’s degree from Nova Southeastern University. Her focus has been as a reading specialist K-8, helping students who were on the spectrum, passed over,
Martha Beltrán
Martha is a proud student and volunteer with the Adult Literacy League, where she dedicates her time and passion for adult education. She co-owns and operates a residential pool maintenance business with her husband. With a background in mechanical engineering, Martha has also pursued postgraduate studies in operations management with
Reading Between the Wines 2024 Presented by Bank of America
BUY TICKETS CONNOISSEUR TABLES SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES Our favorite bookish night of the year, Reading Between the Wines presented by Bank of America, is just around the corner, and you are
Susan’s journey to success
“Dumb.” “Stupid.” “Slow.” These words, hurled by teachers, strangers and even family members, became the building blocks of Susan’s self-image. She faced the brutality of growing up in the 60s and 70s as a kid with an undiagnosed learning disability. At the time, such differences were not widely understood and