by Jo Iyalho | Mar 16, 2022 | Willread Blog
Happy AmeriCorps Week! AmeriCorps Week is a time to recognize the commitment of the millions of Americans who have chosen to serve their community. This AmeriCorps Week, join the Literacy Coalition as we celebrate and give thanks to our AmeriCorps members and...
by Jo Iyalho | Jan 28, 2022 | Willread Blog
“I never had a place where I could show up and get my GED, and the Learning Center was that place for me.” Taylor McQuiddy made the difficult decision to drop out of high school when she was 17 years old. At the time, she was severely bullied by her peers and...
by Jo Iyalho | Dec 22, 2021 | Willread Blog
For years, Javier Flores tried to earn his High School Equivalency (HSE) on his own, but found it difficult to make progress. He left Mexico as a native Spanish speaker and improved his English skills over time. However, the HSE subject matter was difficult to...