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The effect that literacy has on one adult's life touches their family, community, and generations to come.
Jorge
Adult Literacy Student - Literacy Volunteers of Monmouth County
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"Jute is not just a tutor he is my friend. He believes in me...when I didn't even believe in myself. Giving me motivation saying you can do it..."
Cristian
Adult Literacy Student - Jersey City Literacy Program
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"When I came to this country I feel I was alone…then I decide to take the power in my hands and go learn the language, and because I really want to do something with my life create something with my life I want to be a part of the American dream."
Kleber
Adult Literacy Student - Literacy Volunteers of Plainfield Public Library
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"Some people think that people who can’t read are stupid, but that’s not true. They have great wisdom, but they cannot show it. Education is what brings out their wisdom."
Jefferson
Adult Literacy Student - Literacy Volunteers of Monmouth County
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The effect that literacy has on one adult's life touches their family, community, and generations to come.
Sidney
Adult literacy student, Literacy Volunteers of Monmouth County
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The effect that literacy has on one adult's life touches their family, community, and generations to come.
Cynthia
Adult literacy student, the Literacy Program at the Jersey City Library
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The effect that literacy has on one adult's life touches their family, community, and generations to come.
Eman
Adult literacy student, the Literacy Program at the Jersey City Library
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The effect that literacy has on one adult's life touches their family, community, and generations to come.
Ji In
Adult literacy student, the Literacy Program at the Jersey City Library
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The effect that literacy has on one adult's life touches their family, community, and generations to come.
Amber
Adult literacy student, Literacy Volunteers of Gloucester County
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The effect that literacy has on one adult's life touches their family, community, and generations to come.
Hong Lin
Adult literacy student, The Literacy Program at the Jersey City Library
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The effect that literacy has on one adult's life touches their family, community, and generations to come.
Bobbie
Adult literacy student, The Literacy Program at the Jersey City Library
The effect that literacy has on one adult's life touches their family, community, and generations to come.
Mariam
Adult literacy student, The Literacy Program at the Jersey City Library.
Literacy Facts | In New Jersey almost 1 million adults over the age of 25 do not have a high school diploma.
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News!

Literacy for Life Annual Conference

Our annual conference was held this past Saturday, April 20, 2013 at the Conference Center at Mercer in West Windsor, NJ.  We had a great turn out and everyone enjoyed the workshops and presenters.  We are especially thankful to Nelson Lauver who presented a fabulous keynote during our general session.  All the attendees loved his witty and heartwarming stories and encouraging speech.  To learn more about Nelson Lauver you can visit his website here.

 

To view photos from this years conference click here.

 

Investing in NJ's Adult Learners

Investing in New Jersey's Adult Learners:
Needs Analysis and Recommendations Regarding the State of Adult Literacy Education in NJ
(pdf)