Join Western Michigan University and the Kalamazoo Literacy Council for an exciting day of learning and sharing tools and insights around adult literacy.
From struggling reader to Early Learning Professional: Lawonda White
Celebrating 50 years of empowering adult learners
Cheers to a Cause: Wax Wings & KLC
Kalamazoo Literacy Council Partners with Wax Wings Brewing Company for a FUNdraiser during Kalamazoo Craft Beverage Week
WMU launches paid internship program with local businesses
KLC and WMU team up for adult literacy symposium
Adult Literacy Can Impact Employment Opportunities
ESL Adult Instructor Job Description
$1.2 Million Awarded to Community Partners for Child Care Solutions
We are honored to be among the outstanding organizations selected as grant recipients by the Early Childhood Investment Corporation. These funds will allow us to continue the important work around our Edison Early Childhood Education Career Pathway, which serves to nurture the development of Early Learning Professionals and high quality childcare, right here in Kalamazoo County.
Sadia Faisal, Early Learning Professional
Language barrier key to welcoming refugees
Parents encouraged to share ideas in upcoming early childhood education summit
WMU formalizes partnership with Kalamazoo Literacy Council
Dr. Edward Montgomery will formally announce the partnership during his welcome address at the 2021 Adult Literacy Research and Training Symposium from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 10, at the Fetzer Center and online. This free, annual symposium, “Fostering Leadership and Equity Through Adult Literacy,” facilitates cooperation between the academic research of best practices in adult literacy and community-based application of this knowledge.
The Edison Early Childhood Education Career Pathway Partnership launches Phase 2 of program with a $300,000 Child Care Innovation Award
The Edison Early Childhood Education Career Pathway has received a $300,000 Child Care Innovation Award from the Early Childhood Investment Corporation (ECIC). The funds will be used to launch Phase 2 of the program and scale up efforts to develop a sustainable career path that addresses the growing need for qualified early learning professionals in the Edison community of Kalamazoo.
Mard Little Award recognizes excellence and empowerment in KLC adult learners
“I know she’s proud of me”
Rodney is a KLC learner who recently came back into service. Originally from St. Louis, he’s been in the Kalamazoo area for 20 years. Growing up in a family of 10, Rodney’s early path in life was rocky. He spent many years in the streets and ended up incarcerated. While there, he was able to reflect on himself and his choices. After several tragedies, including the loss of his mother and son, he vowed to do better and spend time with more positive people who could help him make better choices.
Child Care Innovation Grant Awards Announced
Kalamazoo Literacy Council combats low adult literacy in West Michigan
“All across the state, all across the country, we do find that there are adults who struggle to read and the term functional literacy really means reading at 0 to fourth grade level,” Michael Evans, the executive director of the Kalamazoo Literacy Council, said. “Most documents for adults struggling to read at that level, they may not be able to read it independently. So that might mean the mail you receive, the applications you need to fill out if you try to apply for a job — not being able to search those jobs and be able to see how you fit.”
Little Free Libraries installed across Kalamazoo to improve literacy
Child care legislation aims to grow access, create incentives for industry
“Working hard to reach her goals…”
One thing you can do for your health today…
One thing you can do to improve your health today…
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KLC Covid-19 Statement, April 2021
English-learning parents face challenges with remote learning during pandemic
A love for family, a quest for a better life and a stroke of luck brought Elvis Vetene to West Michigan. Vetene won the visa lottery, also called the Diversity Visa Program. He left the Democratic Republic of the Congo for Kalamazoo to give his family a better life. Vetene spoke several African languages and French. But because of COVID-19 his English level was not improving.