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We're back!

WELCOME TO THE THIRD ISSUE of the Learners in Action Newsletter.

The Network has gone through some changes since our last newsletter. For awhile we had no money for staff to support the work of the Network. That’s why it has been a year and a half since our last issue of Learners in Action. We are happy to be back!

It is important for you to know what we are doing at MCL. The Network is made up of representatives from provincial and territorial literacy coalitions. Part of the job of these representatives is to know what you are concerned about. This newsletter is one way for us to get your message. Throughout this issue, you will be invited to submit your ideas and stories on the topics and articles here. We welcome your comments and look forward to printing your responses next time!

Welcome and Good-bye

by Dan Haley LAN Chair

It is my pleasure to welcome you to the third edition of Learners in Action. We hope that the articles and the information presented here are helpful to you and that you feel well represented by us. I am glad the newsletter is back on track. Unfortunately, just as we are getting our Learners in Action newsletter up and running again, my term as LAN Chair is ending. I have been someone who has talked about literacy for many years and a real believer in hearing and listening to the learners’ voice.

Before saying my “good-byes”, I’d first like to tell Gordon DeWolfe, LAN Vice Chair that I trust him 110% to do an excellent job as he steps in to take the Chair. He’s a wonderful person and there are other good people in the Network. Keep up the good work everyone; the Network is in good hands.

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