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Literacy Council News:
The
President's Message
by: Scott Himstead, President |
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I'm
pleased to note that the Cape Cod Literacy Council is now
in its 12th year of providing a very valuable service to adults
in the community who have literacy problems. ...
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Enduring
Friendship for Tutor and Student
by:
Richard R. Spencer |
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"Iris
Jesus has learned English at an incredible rate," says
her tutor Richard Spencer of Eastham. Iris, a twenty year
old native of Sao Paulo, Brazil, has been enrolled in the
Cape Cod Literacy program since September of last year. ...
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Kathryn
Carpenter and Technology in Literacy
by:
Vanessa R. Carbonell |
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Thanks
to the CCLC's technology consultant, Kathryn Carpenter, literacy
efforts on Cape Cod are moving into the 21st century.
Kathryn
has a Master's Degree in Educational Technology and Curriculum
Development, and she is using her expertise to train literacy
volunteers to use computer software in their lessons. ...
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It's
Never Too Late
by:
Olivia Miller |
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My
student, Bob, is 80 years old. He never learned how to read.
Although he recognizes some words, reading for comprehension
and enjoyment is beyond his ability. We've worked together
for many months now, and Bob's self-esteem has grown remarkably.
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