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ACTION OPPORTUNITY: Federal Funding for Adult Literacy Causes
With last week’s approval of the 2022 budget resolution, congressional committees are now preparing their recommendations for programs to be funded. This presents a critical opportunity for adult education programs. To date, despite tireless efforts from national adult education leaders…
Read MoreBroadband Relief Program Already Helping Millions of Families
It’s been just shy of a month since the federal government launched the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program (EBBP), and already more than 2.3 million households have enrolled in the program that helps pay for monthly broadband services and some one-time purchases. Available in all 50 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and…
Read MoreReadWest is Hiring an Assessment Coordinator
Come be part of our small team, dedicated to improving the lives of low-literate adults! The work you do will impact the communities of Bernalillo and Sandoval counties and potentially even the state of New Mexico! Assessment Coordinator Job Purpose: Serves the ReadWest Program by conducting adult student initial interviews and assessments; scheduling and conducting…
Read MoreCelebrating Women in Literacy
Happy International Women’s Day! Established in 1911, International Women’s Day celebrates the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women around the globe. It also serves as a call to action for equality and gender parity. Given the dramatic gender disparity in literacy rates, we feel strongly that ReadWest’s commitment to adult literacy complements and…
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