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06 July

The History of American Literacy

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It is a wonderful time to reflect as we celebrate the 246th year of American independence. The United States has a rich literary history that is constantly evolving. From the high literacy rates in the original colonies, to a myriad …

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09 June

Prevent Summer Learning Loss

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While summer can be a fun and enriching time for many children, it is common to see children lose some of their accumulated knowledge in the months between school years. This stagnation can make it particularly difficult for children to …

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05 May

Nobody is Too Old to Learn!

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It is a misconception that those who learn to read as an adult are less proficient readers than those who learn as children. While children often have an easier time learning language skills than adults, every person has the same …

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07 April

Programs at the Literacy Council

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The Literacy Council has taken many approaches over the last three decades toward increasing English literacy among those living and working around the Gulf Coast. With so many programs, methods, and classes, it can be hard to keep track of …

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07 March

2022 Annual Fundraising Breakfast

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This year’s Annual Fundraising breakfast was a great success! We all had a wonderful time seeing everyone in person again at the Hyatt! Thank you to everyone who was able to attend the breakfast and thank you to those who …

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15 February

Preventing Eye Strain While Reading on Screens 

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Like many people, you probably do most of your reading on a screen. Whether it is work-related or simply for fun, it is often easier and cheaper to go digital.   While you may be saving money by buying the digital …

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05 January

2020-2021 Impact Report

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View our 2020-2021 Impact Report here: Impact Report – 2020

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05 January

Tips for Improving Reading Comprehension

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Improving reading comprehension is a lifelong task. Whether you have been reading English literature your whole life or are in the early stages of building your literacy, there is always room for improvement. Here are a few tips for improving …

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03 January

How Rhyming Helps Children Learn

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  When considering what makes up a children’s storybook, rhyming is likely one of the first things that comes to mind. There are few, without a doubt, who have not been exposed to rhyming stories at some point in their …

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28 November

About the Literacy Council Gulf Coast

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Have you ever wondered who the Literacy Council Gulf Coast is and what we do? We would love to tell you a little bit about us! The Literacy Council Gulf Coast is the largest nonprofit, nongovernmental literacy agency. We have …

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