National Adult Literacy Database

DALHOUSIE (CNB) - The 2010 Summer Reading Club was launched today at the Dalhousie Centennial Library. The slogan this year is: See the World @ your library, and the theme is: cultures of the world.

LONDON, ONT.—On this warm spring morning, these kids at London South Collegiate Institute are getting a lesson that goes mostly untaught in Ontario’s high schools.

MONTREAL - Natasha Dobson has the typical mixed emotions of a student about to start CEGEP. “I’m excited and nervous all at the same time,” said Natasha, 16, a Grade 11 student at John Rennie High School.

(CNN) -- E-mail is quick. Texting is convenient. Facebook has photos, videos and games. But for all the fancy, multimedia modes of communication out there, nothing beats the thrill of opening the mailbox and finding a personal letter, written and addressed just to you.

Patterns for Practice is a workshop-style presentation build on UNBF ELP’s Executive On‐line Learning The Presentation outlines the development of focused audio-lingual grammar drills designed for the practice and production of specific patterns of spoken English, and arranged to comprise a 30-50 minute lesson suitable for classes of any number.

There were no computers in public libraries when Vancouver city librarian Paul Whitney began his career in Burnaby in 1974. Visitors and staff searched for items in card catalogue. One branch didn't know what was in the collection of another branch.

AlphaPlus’ Board of Directors seeks applications from individuals interested in volunteering their time and expertise as a member of the Board.

Toronto, ON – May 25, 2010 - ABC Life Literacy Canada is pleased to announce that its call for nominations to the Dr. Alan Middleton Workplace Literacy and Learning Award is now open. This national award will recognize an individual for their outstanding achievement in increasing workplace literacy and essential skills in their community. The honour was established to recognize the outstanding contribution of ABC Life Literacy Canada board member and former Chair, Dr.

Can learners improve their essential skills by studying online? A pilot test running that has been running from February to May 2010 with 240 students will determine the effectiveness of online learning using sector-specific, workplace-related materials and technological supports for disadvantaged learners. A second test will be conducted in the fall of 2010.

The program was established in 1993 to discover and acknowledge the achievements of Canadians who have made a special effort or an important contribution to literacy.

The provincial government has committed annual funding of $5.8 million to 58 municipal and regional public libraries, Culture, Heritage and Tourism Minister Flor Marcelino announced today.

TORONTO, May 17 /CNW/ - Canada's post secondary education (PSE) system is expected to play an increasingly critical role in enhancing the nation's standard of living. However a comprehensive strategy to help universities and colleges deliver on these expectations is not fully in place, according to a report published by TD Economics today, entitled Post-Secondary Education is a Smart Route to a Brighter Future for Canadians.

Bow Valley College invites you to participate in the national pilot of the new Reading Assessment Project developed by the Academic Foundations department at the college. The creators have developed a series of IALS-referenced tests that assess learners’ ability to read prose and use documents, from IALS mid-level 1 to low-level 3. The series consists of six paper-and-pencil tests that learners have one hour to complete.

Following the general election on May 6 there has been a period of uncertainty and intense discussion about the shape of the next UK government. After a number of possibilities being considered, the Conservative and Liberal Democrat parties have now entered into a formal coalition agreement.

Students and staff at Sherwood School should be commended for creating an innovative tool that will help parents become more involved in their child’s education, says Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Doug Currie.