by Marci Robertson | Jun 7, 2018 | Events, Literacy Action Blog
ESL Classes Offer More than English: Students Find Friendship, Self-worth and Community By: Liz Hall, AmeriCorps VISTA, Literacy Action of Central Arkansas Echoing through the halls of the former schoolhouse at St. Edward Catholic Church are laughter, worldly accents,...
by Marci Robertson | Mar 14, 2018 | Events, Literacy Action Blog
From Gangbanger to Bishop Bodyguard “I chose the streets instead of my education.” When Michael was going to elementary school, it simply wasn’t required for him to attend regularly. “I wanted to be my own person and do what I wanted to do. They didn’t...
by Marci Robertson | Feb 21, 2018 | Events, Literacy Action Blog, Uncategorized
Finding Her Voice: Beatriz Chavez When Beatriz Chavez came to Literacy Action’s Conway Office in January 2017, she already had a strong foundation of English. But, that hasn’t stopped her from wanting to learn more, practice her speaking skills, and dream...
by Marci Robertson | Feb 12, 2018 | Events, Uncategorized
$1,500 parish grant boosts new family reading program at Little Rock learning center By: Aprille Hanson, Associate Editor, Arkansas Catholic, February 10, 2018 In the rush of everyday life, reading with a child can easily be pushed aside. Couple that with knowing...
by Marci Robertson | Jan 19, 2018 | Events, Literacy Action Blog, Uncategorized
Literacy Action Receives $22,000 from Party With a Heart’s Fundraisers in 2017 Thank you Party with a Heart for supporting us in 2017! Party with a Heart is a nonprofit organization that increases awareness, education, and support for causes within our community...
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