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NALD's Feature of the Month: A Timeline of Literacy and Essential Skills from Essential Skills Ontario
Posted: May 1, 2013 | 
Categories: Essential skills, Learning
“Throughout its long history, the literacy and essential skills field has continually evolved and adapted in response to the changing needs of adults. This timeline captures some of the important people, events, initiatives and other influences that have helped shape the literacy and essential skills field in Canada over the past 200 years.” -- Essential Skills Ontario
Educational resources to help mark Veterans’ Week 2010
Posted: November 3, 2010 |
Each year, from November 5 to 11, Canadians join together to celebrate Veterans’ Week. These online educational resources are designed to help teachers and students with the commemoration.
Canada’s universities call for international education strategy
Posted: November 3, 2010 |
The number of international students enrolled in Canadian universities increased 10 percent this year: a trend that enriches the learning experience for Canadian students, builds global links for Canada and generates economic activity in communities across the country.
Are Canadians falling short of their learning potential?
Posted: November 2, 2010 |
Generally, Canadians everywhere are united in valuing learning highly; yet we are falling far short of our potential.
Atlantic Ministers of Education and Training Launch “Literacy: It means more than you think” Campaign
Posted: November 1, 2010 |
Improving quality of life by increasing literacy and essential skills is the goal of a new Atlantic awareness campaign launched by the Council of Atlantic Ministers of Education and Training (CAMET).
University enrolment continues to climb
Posted: October 28, 2010 |
The latest university enrolment figures show overall enrolment is up almost four percent – 32,000 more, full-time students registered this fall than in 2009. At every level and in every region of the country, more young people are heading to university.
Changing fonts in teaching materials could boost performance: scientists
Posted: October 27, 2010 |
Schools could boost students’ performance by simply changing the font used in teaching materials.
18th Frontier College Reading Circle Conference in Toronto Nov. 12-13
Posted: October 27, 2010 |
Frontier College is pleased to announce the 18th Frontier College Reading Circle Conference, scheduled to take place on 12/13 November, 2010 (Friday and Saturday) at Frontier College (35 Jackes Avenue, Toronto).
ADHD report card: Quebec, Ontario, B.C. are failing Canada’s students
Posted: October 27, 2010 |
The first-ever report card released today on how Canada's special education systems recognize, identify and support students with ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder), reveals alarming results.
Using art to illustrate the process of First Nation storytelling
Posted: October 27, 2010 |
"I am very interested in different narrative threads and this idea that nothing ever completely finishes or ends and all things continue," Robin Brass says.
University stream asks students to ‘tap, pinch and type’ to earn degrees
Posted: October 26, 2010 |
While most university students will be reminded to put their cellphones away in class this year, one batch of first-year Carleton University students will be encouraged to tap, pinch and type to earn their degrees.
Celebrate Halloween with these spooky literacy tips
Posted: October 22, 2010 |
This Halloween, ABC Life Literacy Canada reminds families to practice literacy skills with some fun literacy tips, tricks and treats.
Finalists named for Governor General’s Literary Awards
Posted: October 13, 2010 |
Toronto, October 13, 2010 – The Canada Council for the Arts today announced the names of the 70 finalists for the 2010 Governor General's Literary Awards. Half of them are finalists for the first time, and they include authors, illustrators and translators from ages 25 to 74.
Belinda Stronach Foundation to provide laptops for children aged 6-12 in Aboriginal communities
Posted: October 8, 2010 |
OTTAWA, Sept. 29 /CNW/ - The Belinda Stronach Foundation today announced it will distribute up to 5,000 laptops to children aged six to twelve in Aboriginal communities across Canada. With support from Vale, BMO Financial Group and the Government of Ontario, the One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) Canada program leverages leading-edge technology combined with culturally relevant programming to deliver a unique platform of learning tools to Aboriginal children.
The future of the Canadian Council on Learning, according to Paul Cappon (PDF)
Posted: October 7, 2010 |
When, in January of the year, I annouced that the federal government had ceased all funding to the Canadian Council on Learning (CCL), I also pledged the Council to two important commitments: to attempt to find some funding to replace monies sourced through the Government of Canada, and to maintain CCL as a viable entry.
October is Canadian Library Month
Posted: October 7, 2010 |
The month of October is Canadian Library Month across the country with this year’s theme “Your Library: Your World: Opening Doors to the Future” emphasizing the ability of libraries to introduce new ideas, new stories, and new ways into the world around us through both traditional and emerging technologies.
Launch of the sixth annual Munsch at Home Contest, part of Family Literacy Day celebrations
Posted: October 6, 2010 |
In celebration of Family Literacy Day (January 27, 2011), ABC Life Literacy Canada is pleased to once again present The Munsch at Home Contest!
Basic Skills Resource Collection - LINCS: Literacy Information and Communication System, USA
Posted: October 4, 2010 |
The Basic Skills Resource Collection focuses on reading; writing; mathematics and numeracy; and health literacy resources that can improve instruction in basic skills.
Managing homework: New guide helps set ground rules for students, teachers
Posted: October 4, 2010 |
Homework shouldn't be about rote learning. The best kind deepens student understanding and builds essential skills.
AlphaPlus has updated its website
Posted: October 4, 2010 |
Well, it has taken us a while, but we’re delighted to announce that we have redesigned and updated our website.
Painting a Picture of Literacy: Document is NALD@Work's Feature of the Month
Posted: October 1, 2010 |
Community Literacy of Ontario (CLO) is a network of more than 100 community-based Literacy and Basic Skills (LBS) agencies located in communities, both large and small, across that province.
Sharing the Power/A Manitoba Initiative: National conference, graduation Oct. 25-27 (PDF)
Posted: October 1, 2010 |
Portfolio development that incorporates the 9 Essential Skills has become a major resource throughout Manitoba for Aboriginal communities with a vision of education, training and employment.
CN Tower lights up for literacy
Posted: September 30, 2010 |
On Wednesday, October 6, 2010, the Toronto skyline will turn orange in honour of the life literacy cause and to commemorate ABC Life Literacy Canada’s 20th anniversary. Orange is ABC Life Literacy Canada’s official colour.
Canada’s ministers of education advance Learn Canada 2020 priorities
Posted: September 29, 2010 |
WINNIPEG, September 24, 2010 — Ministers of education concluded the 98th meeting of their long-standing intergovernmental body, the Council of Ministers of Education, Canada (CMEC), recently in Winnipeg.
Reading can change a life: September 29 is Raise-a-Reader Day
Posted: September 29, 2010 |
Raise-a-Reader, a year-round initiative that raises funds for family literacy programs across Canada, has raised $15-million since its national launch in 2002. The program has also helped educate Canadians about literacy issues and how improved literacy levels have a positive impact on our country's economy and social wellbeing.
ABC Life Literacy Canada, Grass Roots Press are partners for Good Reads series
Posted: September 29, 2010 |
TORONTO – September 28, 2010 – ABC Life Literacy Canada, in partnership with Grass Roots Press, and with support from Human Resources and Skills Development Canada, today launched the first six (of 12) titles in the innovative Good Reads series for adult literacy learners.
“Being able to connect adult learners to bestselling Canadian authors is an incredibly powerful experience for all involved,” said Margaret Eaton, President of ABC Life Literacy Canada.
Word on the Street: An opportunity for Canadians to celebrate literacy, the written word
Posted: September 27, 2010 |
Reading is essential not only to our education and our work, but also to our enjoyment. Books and magazines make it possible for readers to explore various themes and discover new worlds.
Texting revolution allows deaf individuals to communicate on own terms
Posted: September 22, 2010 |
Quietly over the last decade, phones that make text messaging easy have changed life profoundly for millions of deaf people. Gone are the days of a deaf person driving to someone’s house just to see if they are home.
Many college, university students facing higher debt, says new report on student loan system
Posted: September 22, 2010 |
As students in Canada’s post-secondary institutions settle into the new academic year, a new report from the Canadian Council on Learning (CCL) shows that many of them are taking on higher debt-loads than in the past.
Frontier College welcomes donations for Free Books Program
Posted: September 21, 2010 |
Frontier College welcomes donations of books and other reading materials to the Frontier College Free Books Program.
ABC Life Literacy Canada marking first ever Essential Skills Day on September 23
Posted: September 21, 2010 |
ABC Life Literacy Canada is pleased to proclaim September 23 as the inaugural Essential Skills Day.
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