National Adult Literacy Database

Much progress has been made in recognizing the skills that help young children become literate and in identifying those at risk for later reading problems. Research has shown there are a number of critical skills necessary for the normal development of reading.

FREDERICTON (CNB) – Eleanor Kingston of Miramichi and Frenzada Mallet of Caraquet are New Brunswick’s recipients of the sixth annual Council of the Federation Literacy Award.

FREDERICTON (CNB) – A network is being established to improve collaboration between the provincial government and researchers specializing in the development of socio-economic policy.

How do you help your kids to clear mental cobwebs, and get the whole family back into a school-year routine? The Star talked to several experts for tips on how to make a smooth transition back to school.

FREDERICTON (CNB) – Marilyn Luscombe has been appointed as president and chief executive officer of the New Brunswick Community College (NBCC). Board chair Cheryl M.G. Robertson announced the appointment today. The five-year appointment is effective Jan. 1, 2011.

(Toronto, ON – August 18, 2010) – During a live press event held earlier today, Ipsos Reid revealed research results of Canadians’ opinions on literacy and life-long learning. Defining literacy as reading, writing and math skills, the research, conducted on behalf of ABC Life Literacy Canada, showed that nine in 10 (90%) Canadians believe that improving literacy levels in Canada is key to improving the country’s economy.

It is a recurrent theme these days that the "baby boomer" generation is beginning to reach the age of retirement. This bulging population has been called a vital cohort for consumer spending and has been designated as a critical target group for politicians trying to garner the most votes.

OTTAWA — With just a few weeks left before the start of the school year, many Canadian post-secondary students say they are worried about making enough money to pay the bills, even though most say working during school will affect their grades, according to an RBC/Ipsos Reid poll released Monday.

OTTAWA, Aug. 12 /CNW Telbec/ - Students and teachers say that a tariff being proposed by Access Copyright - an organisation that licenses literary works to businesses and public institutions - would infringe privacy rights and burden students with tens of millions of dollars in new fees each year.

A New Brunswick woman is being honoured for her work teaching literacy to the mentally ill. Eleanor Kingston, of Miramichi, partnered with the New Brunswick Department of Education in 2003 to develop the first literacy class in the province for people with mental illness.

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Organizers of the recent Cultivating Connections Conference held in Edmonton, Alberta, are pleased with the quality of discussion that took place as well as the breadth of perspectives on family literacy that were shared.