National Adult Literacy Database

This year marks the 40th anniversary of Explore (formerly the Summer Language Bursary Program), which was established in 1971 by the federal government and the provinces and territories, to foster the study of French and English as second languages among Canada’s youth.

Halifax high school students and community leaders joined special guest Lawrence Hill Friday at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic to launch the new Black History in Canada Education Guide created by The Historica-Dominion Institute and sponsored by TD Bank Group. At the celebrations, TD announced a donation from the bank to Dalhousie University for a black student education program.

Celebrate Valentine’s Day and discover a love of lifelong learning with this fun list of literacy tips and activities from ABC Life Literacy Canada.

Anthony Ariganello, CGA-Canada’s President and CEO, says the report on financial literacy is only the first step to a national strategy. “The government needs to act on these recommendations.”

Throughout Canada, having no family history of college or university is a significantly greater obstacle to higher education than is family income. In fact, according to two new studies, a single year of parental education has a greater positive impact on the likelihood of a son or daughter attending a post-secondary institution than does an extra $50,000 in parental income.

“The lessons from our hockey drama for Canadian learning are not encouraging. Our seeming impotence when confronted with external control diminishes a sense of community empowerment and participation.”

Citing a long list of new exceptions in the bill, including the expansion of so-called “fair dealing” to cover education, the coalition warns that C-32 will cause serious damage to markets for Canada’s cultural sector and significantly reduce current and future revenues on which creators depend for their income.

This year’s institute will focus on Workplace Literacy and Essential Skills: Embedding Practice, Preparing Providers, themes that emerged from the 2010 event. It will also continue to explore the most effective ways of engaging employers and learners.

Family Literacy Grants of up to $3,000 are available on PEI to programs administered by kindergartens, early childhood programs, schools and not-for-profit organizations. A series of these grants are awarded every year to support activities to help parents and children improve literacy, numeracy and learning.

With a strong belief that every child’s first and most important teachers are their parents, the Regina Literacy Network promotes intergenerational family learning opportunities whenever it can. Family Literacy Day allows its members to celebrate the importance of family, relationships and learning with others across the country.

Several new themes emerged from the 2010 institute, specifically around questions of embedded teaching and learning and the qualifications and professionalism of workplace essential skills providers. The 2011 institute, June 27-29 in Montreal, will focus on these, as well as on the continuing preoccupation of engaging employers and learners.

Ministers from the Atlantic provinces responsible for education and training have reaffirmed their commitment to promoting and improving literacy.

Many Canadians would be surprised to learn that Ontario is home to Canada’s largest francophone community outside of Quebec. The vitality of the 600,000 people who make up this vibrant and diverse cultural community depends on a vast French-language education network.

Adult learners are an under-utilized asset in the promotion of adult learning and literacy. Often, the perspective of adult learners is not sought.

The Frontier College New Readers Bookstore carries titles for adult learners, literacy practitioners and other educators in the areas of essential skills, workplace literacy, ESL, GED and more.