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I missed sharing my latest read with everyone. In the past months, I’ve been on the move, and with my library and to-be-read list packed, I haven’t been able to enjoy the pages of a good story. As September arrived, I unpacked and shelved many, many, many boxes of...

Minerva's journey with the Fall 2023 PALS ESL course has been transformative, providing her with essential language skills for improved communication in daily life. Enrolling with a specific goal in mind, to navigate interactions in her children's schools and during...

A far-off place, kidnapping, crocodiles, and sword fighting are the adventures hidden in the pages of J. M. Barrie’s Peter Pan. A story themed around motherhood, children, fairness, and the comparison between the ordinary and magical. The adventure begins at number 14...

In November, the Literacy Coalition held a Speed Interviewing session for our Integrated Education and Training (IET) HVAC students, aimed at improving their skills in the professional field. This practice session not only focused on interview skills, but also...

You know the song and you remember Sam, Burl Ives, telling you the story of this ninth reindeer. The most famous reindeer of all. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. He has stood the test of time. A symbol of the holiday season, a beloved tale of saving the day, and...

The USS Texas, or more commonly referred to as the Battleship Texas, is a state landmark.  People flock to visit this historical treasure from all over the world.  Commissioned in 1914, the USS Texas served with the World War One’s Grand Fleet in 1917 under the...

With #GivingTuesday just around the corner, let's shine light on a staggering statistic: Texas has the fourth-lowest literacy rate in the country - 81.0%, with 19.0% of adults lacking basic prose literacy skills. But here's where hope meets action! The Literacy...

We are launching a fresh series featuring our Interim CEO, Lisa Stewart, who will be sharing a monthly book recommendation. Here's her first recommendation! The year is 1893 and a woman sits before a jury of twelve men and the world, all waiting to hear the verdict of...

During October, the Literacy Coalition celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month by spotlighting Hispanic members of our community! First up is Lulu Tovar, our Director of Career Education. Lulu is a proud first generation Mexican American. She credits her parents for...

This past May, the Literacy Coalition had the pleasure of hosting a heartwarming graduation ceremony celebrating our students at The Learning Center. We acknowledged the achievements of our dedicated students who have excelled on their subject tests on their current...