Congrats to the 2025-2026 First Literacy grant recipients! Over $38K in #grant funds were distributed to nonprofits w/innovative #AdultBasicEducation or #EnglishLanguageLearning projects. Read the full announcement here:

We are proud to announce that 29 #adultlearners have been awarded #scholarships for the 2025-2026 academic year! We look forward to recognizing the 2025-2026 scholars for their efforts and achievement at our annual Scholarship Ceremony in August. #adultedu

Many First Literacy scholars attend community colleges. Freezing funds for #adulteducation will impact #adultlearners & the institutions where they plan to further their education. @insidehighered explains the pause on adult education funding & the impact

For #adultlearners, summer often means a break from classes, which can be a good reset; but it can also create challenges when returning to the classroom. Check out these tips to help adult learners recharge over the summer, while avoiding a setback

"Just as vaccines can help stop the spread of disease, literacy can help stop the spread of hunger, poverty, and crime." If you need a reminder of the magnitude of #literacy check out @tedtalks from John Trischitti III, Librarian & Literacy Advocate.

Literacy is the foundation for all education. Literacy opens doors to new worlds and new opportunities. #Literacy is essential. 📚 #literacymatters

For parents who struggle with low #literacy, staying on top of #reading during the summer months can be challenging for both the child and parent.

Join us on 6/24 from 5-7pm for First Literacy #HappyHour at Stillwater in Boston. Bring a friend or invite a colleague to join us for drinks, appetizers, & networking with other #youngprofessionals. RSVP here: #adultedu

Wishing you a happy and safe 4th of July!

#Educators if you missed a workshop this spring be sure to visit our searchable Resources for Educators page. Our FREE downloadable resources include lesson plans, activity ideas, & more. Check out the page here: #adultedu

Summer is here! This time away from the classroom can offer the opportunity to practice language & #literacy skills in a way that’s enjoyable & can happen almost anywhere – #reading for pleasure. Here are some tips to help build a reading habit. #adultedu

Congrats to the @muaboston HiSet graduates! This year First Literacy funded a program developed by MUA. The program provided students w/a weekly class, asynchronous practice exams, HiSET resources, motivation, & coaching to pass that last exam & obtain their HiSET certificates.

This week our Executive Director attended the Nonprofit Excellence Awards hosted by @MA_NonprofitNet. During the event Massachusetts nonprofits and their staff were recognized for outstanding work in a variety of categories. Congrats to all the award recipients!

The Spelling Bee Trophy made it's way to @MorganStanley where it will stay with the 2025 Spelling Bee Champions for the year. Congrats to Miles Furguson, Kate Johnson, and Warren Borgen - the 2025 Morgan Stanley Spelling Bee Team! #BeeCauseLiteracy #adultliteracy

Thanks for the repost @HealthLitKLS. #digitallitearcy is essential in this day and age.

Congratulations to the First Literacy scholars who earned straight A's in the spring 2025 semester! We are proud of your efforts! Keep up the great work. 🙌 #scholarships #adultlearners

Join us on 6/24 from 5-7pm for First Literacy Happy Hour at the Harpoon Beer Garden on the UnCommon Corner. Bring a friend or invite a colleague to join us for freshly brewed beer 🍺 and networking with other young professionals. RSVP here:

For First Literacy scholars graduation represents triumph over adversity, a renewed sense of purpose, & the beginning of new opportunities. This year, we proudly celebrate 6 #scholars who earned college degrees & certificates! #adultedu

It was great to get together for our Annual Board Meeting and Dinner last night. We shared highlights and accomplishments from the past year and discussing ways to make our impact grow in the fiscal year ahead. #adultliteracy #nonprofit

We were thrilled to have volunteers from @Deloitte in our office today for an impactful Career Development Day! Deloitte volunteers offered First Literacy Scholars career advice, interview tips, resume guidance, & LinkedIn profile reviews. #impactthatmatters #nonprofit #adultedu