National Adult Literacy Database

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.

FREDERICTON, N.B. – The National Adult Literacy Database (NALD) is pleased to announce the recipient of its first Innovative Technology Award. Dr. Marc Glassman, an adult literacy specialist and a professor in the faculty of education at Memorial University of Newfoundland, has won the award for his contribution to the Stella Burry Community Services Workplace Literacy Project.

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.

In 2009, 80% of Canadians aged 16 and older, or 21.7 million people, used the Internet for personal reasons, up from 73% in 2007 when the survey was last conducted.

TORONTO, Ontario, May 9, 2010 — The Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Industry, today announced the first series of projects to receive conditional funding approval under the Broadband Canada: Connecting Rural Canadians program.

Irina Bokova, Director-General of UNESCO, has invited the Organization’s Member States to submit two nominations for the 2010 UNESCO International Literacy Prizes. These prizes are awarded in recognition of innovative and successful results in the field of literacy throughout the world.

Canada Post announced today that nominations for the 18th annual Canada Post Community Literacy Awards are now open. These awards recognize the achievements of Canadians who made important contributions to literacy in this country.

Former governor general Adrienne Clarkson praised Saskatchewan Monday for being ahead of the nation in incorporating understanding of aboriginal peoples into the culture.

April 30, 2010 – READ Saskatoon is celebrating after winning two awards at the 2010 Saskatchewan Literacy Awards of Merit event last night in Regina.

What is it? An awareness and fundraising day for schools and businesses. Participants donate a toonie and wear their loudest, wildest, wackiest shirts, ties, or other clothing.

OTTAWA, April 27 /CNW Telbec/ - More than 190 enterprising Aboriginal youths from across Canada will visit the University of Ottawa next month to attend the tenth edition of the E-Spirit National Aboriginal Youth Business Plan Competition gathering. The E-Spirit competition is organized by the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC).

Canadians of all ages are faced with big decisions about how to spend and save their money and it is up to all of us to learn as much about it as we can, says the head of a task force holding public hearings across the country on financial literacy.

ABC Life Literacy Canada is pleased to announce the launch of Life Literacy Radio this June. This new audio podcast series will feature news items and stories of literacy and life-long learning with a variety of interesting and entertaining guests.

For 111 years, Frontier College has relied on the power of volunteers to deliver its literacy programs across Canada. As Canada's original literacy organization, Frontier College has been recruiting volunteers to work with Canadian children, youth and adults from coast to coast since 1899.

The deadline for nominations for the Saskatchewan Aboriginal Literacy Awards has been extended to Friday, April 30 at 5 p.m. These awards honour and recognize individual and organizational effort in the development, enhancement, and/or promotion of Aboriginal literacy in Saskatchewan. Recipients will be recognized in each of the following categories: Elder, Practitioner, Learner, and Organization/Business. Nominations are accepted, accompanied by two letters of support.