In honor of Indigenous People’s Day, we are taking a deeper look at Indigenous literacy. The National Center for Education Statistics reports that Indigenous students score 19 points lower in reading than their peers. Additionally, these students also perform two …
Maria first came to the Gulf Coast Literacy Council to learn English. She also brought her three young children to the Moms & Tots program. All three of her children have since excelled in school, participated in dual enrollment, taking …
International Literacy Day was declared by The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 1966. The day serves as a reminder that literacy is a basic human right and to raise awareness about literacy problems all around the …
Back to school is right around the corner and we want students to be successful. Homework and studying are often big parts of a student’s academic success. Here are our top 5 tips to implement at home to help your …
Like most nonprofits, we cannot do what we do without our tutors. At the Literacy Council Gulf Coast, our tutors not only change the lives of the students, but they also change the world. Here are six ways our tutors …
It is important to keep kids learning over the summer so they do not experience the “summer slide.” An easy way to keep kids engaged with education is to let them play educational games or apps. Here are 10 online …
Even though school is out, it is important for kids to continue to read. The summer break can sometimes lead to the “summer slide”, where kids lose their academic skills while not in school. Data shows that on average, students …
In the United States, more than 36 million adults cannot read or write above a 3rd-grade level. This lack of literacy skills affects unemployment numbers, family literacy, poverty, and incarceration rates. Literacy skills affect each one of the following areas: …
Reading to children from an early age can help improve their literacy skills. There are many advantages of developing literacy skills from a young age. Here are ten reasons to read to your children and help them develop early literacy …
Literacy Council Gulf Coast 2021 Virtual Fundraising Breakfast The Literacy Council Gulf Coast hosted the 2021 Fundraising Breakfast on March 10th. This year featured a virtual experience highlighting the many ways that our organization helps those making a better life for …