National Adult Literacy Database

This is an important resource for a key demographic since more and more baby boomers are deciding to stay in the workforce for longer than they had initially planned, and many over the age of 55, particularly women, are returning to work in greater numbers.

Canadian CEOs differ from their global counterparts on their focus on tapping into the supply of older workers approaching retirement age. In fact, a new PwC report found 60 per cent of Canadian CEOs plan to increasingly recruit and retain older employees, compared to just 42 per cent globally.

A new report from AlphaPlus suggests that with the help of cloud computing, the future of cyberspace for adult literacy will see a proliferation of new and easily accessible literacy tools such as smartphone applications to help read signs and turn text into voice.

Immigrants landing in Calgary are confused by the dominance of English in that city, and express puzzlement that they don't hear much French spoken on the street or in buses. They wonder, under those circumstances, why Canada calls itself bilingual.

New research shows that bilingualism assists the brain in its ability to focus and can stave off the negative effects of Alzheimer's disease in old age.

Decoda will be involved in the full literacy continuum – from early childhood to family, adult, workplace and emerging literacy. It will use literacy as a key strategy to help solve fundamental societal issues, as well as business and industry challenges. Decoda brings together the work, experience and expertise of two previous literacy organizations: Literacy BC and 2010 Legacies Now.

Adults going back to school to upgrade their skills or obtain their high school diploma may find it difficult to take the first step. Unable to find the right resources and guidance can leave many frustrated with nowhere to turn. There are, however, programs geared specifically for adult learners who want to complete their education.

Many youth in Canada have noticed that high debt levels and heedless spending – the very issues that have led to our having a financial literacy issue in the first place – are problems created by their parents.

Many families face competing priorities when it comes to savings. Despite these challenges, parents in all income groups place a high value on saving for their child's post-secondary education.

The Gandhi Day Literacy Project works in partnership with the Toronto District School Board to teach elementary school students about social justice and encourage global citizenship using Mahatma Gandhi’s life and work as a point of introduction. The program will deliver professional development for teachers focusing on human rights and peace-building, which will enable teachers to write and deliver globally oriented content that complements the regular curriculum.

Research firm Ipsos Reid has unveiled findings of new national research providing insights on the habits and comfort of Canadians with their financial literacy and math skills. The research echoes 2003 IALSS statistics that showed 49.8 per cent of Canadians struggle to perform tasks involving math and numbers.

Much to the dismay of many Scrabble traditionalists, new slang terms, such as "innit,” "thang" and "grrl," have been added to the official list of words that can be used in the popular board game.

Parkdale Project Read is a community-based non-profit adult literacy program, partnered with George Brown College to provide academic upgrading to youth in the community, along with support to students.

“Kids don’t just come to school with a backpack full of books. They come with a lot of emotional issues,” says Melanie Mizzoni, child and youth worker with the Catch class program at CAMH, which is offered in partnership with the Toronto District School Board.

Social bookmarking tools let users save their bookmarks and share them publicly. They also allow communities of users to look at websites and keep track of the ones they think are valuable. Some of these users are interested in adult basic education and literacy.