The National Coalition for Literacy applauds TIME Magazine for its selection of Tracie D. Hall as a member of the TIME 100 Most Influential People of the Year for 2023. Tracie Hall has worked to strengthen public libraries and promote broad access to books and literacy throughout her career, culminating in her position as…
As the new year begins, the NCL Board is looking back over the successes of 2021 and considering how to build on them for the important advocacy and awareness work that lies ahead. Here are some highlights of our advocacy initiatives from the past year. Accomplishments in 2021 Hill Briefing In April, NCL partnered…
On Wednesday afternoon (April 14), Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) and Senator Todd Young (R-IN) introduced the bipartisan Strengthening Research in Adult Education Act (S. 1126). According to Senator Reed’s introductory statement, the Act will amend the Education Sciences Reform Act to require the Institute for Education Sciences and the National Center for Education Statistics…
Literacy to Leadership: Policies That Promote Adult Student Success was the focus of a Congressional briefing presented by NCL, VALUEUSA, and ProLiteracy on April 14, 2021. The briefing illustrated the power of adult education to transform lives and build the strength and resilience of communities. The briefing opened with introductory remarks from three Congressional…