Enhancing Learning Sessions with News for You Online
Bradenton, FL – In today’s digital age, finding engaging and educational resources for learners can be a challenge. However, News for You Online offers a unique solution, especially for adult learners and volunteers working in literacy and ESL (English as a Second...
Welcome, Dorothy!
Bradenton, FL – We’re thrilled to share some fantastic news with all of you. After an extensive search, we’re delighted to announce the newest member of our team: Dorothy Anaus, who will be joining us as our Office Administrator! Dorothy is a native of Haiti and...
Building Bridges, One word at a time.
Imagine arriving in a new place, filled with unfamiliar sounds and a language you’re just beginning to understand. For many of our neighbors here in South Bradenton, this is their daily reality. That’s why we’re so proud of our fundamental English language lab classes – a welcoming space where local adults with the most basic English skills can build a strong foundation for a brighter future.
Introducing our new language lab!
Manatee Literacy is finding new ways to make adult English language learning more accessible.
The Giving Challenge Supports the manatee Literacy Council.
Manatee Literacy Council is awarded over $20,000 through the 2024 Giving Challenge.
Dollar General Foundation provides generous grant.
Manatee Literacy Council Receives Grant from Dollar General Foundation to Support Adult Literacy Bradenton, FL – The Manatee Literacy Council is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded a generous grant from the Dollar General Foundation. This vital funding will...
Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation provides grant for Adult Literacy in Manatee County
The Barancik Foundation provides a generous grant to support Adult Literacy programs provided by the Manatee Literacy Council.
Manatee Literacy Council Receives Grant to Boost Adult English Language Learning Programs
The Manatee Literacy Council is thrilled to announce a generous grant from the William G. and Marie Selby Foundation. This vital funding will allow the Council to significantly enhance its Adult English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) programs by providing laptops for in-person classes and acquiring educational software to support continued learning outside the classroom.
Using AI in Teaching Adults English
We watched a great video recently by Proliteracy about using Artificial Intelligence in tutoring and teaching. Some great resources and tips are available. We will be looking closer into this realm in the near future, but please feel free to watch this video which outlines four FREE resources to make learning English easier for volunteers AND learners!
Marcela changes lives by “being the one”
Marcela has been instrumental in helping develop our Family Literacy program in collaboration with Parenting Matters in several Manatee County Title 1 schools. This program brings together parents and children to advance a 2Gen approach. As a Parent Educator with Parenting Matters when her children were young, Marcela has worked with the staff at Parenting Matters to develop an incredible program for local families.