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Dear Adult Education Community,

We are so pleased to announce our new Spring 2020 Catalog is ready to view! Download you copy today at: www.lcps.org/adulted

lcps.org Registration for General Education Classes.  Registration Starts January 6th, 2020 .  Dowload your copy below.  To enroll click on: Online Registration 

Tenemos clases de Ingles! Registro comienza en Noviembre. Llama para hacer tu cita.

Dear Adult Education Community, our English Language Learners Program will open registration soon! Check out the details, here

ProLiteracy

Thank you to The Library of Congress for awarding ProLiteracy the David M. Rubenstein Prize for outstanding and measurable contribution to increasing literacy levels.

#literacy

You Probably Drive Past Your Dream Job Every Day - Loudoun County Economic Development, VA

biz.loudoun.gov You’re still wasting hours commuting, which has been linked to poor physical and mental health. You deserve better: a new job in Loudoun County.

Virginia Department of Education - VDOE

As schools across the Commonwealth get settled into the new academic year, @GovernorVA urges motorists to do their part to keep Virginia’s students safe #BacktoSchoolVA2019

Click here for more on the importance of #SchoolBusSafety: http://bit.ly/2m0oazj

GED to PhD: Tennessee Doctoral Fellow Marcia Chavez on her educational journey

utdailybeacon.com High school graduates are often expected to follow a certain path: College. But what happens to those who are unable to earn their high school degrees?

Loudoun County Government

The #Loudoun County Government Center’s Harrison Street entrance will close to the public effective Sept. 9, 2019. Visitors will enter the building through the main entrance located on the courtyard side opposite the parking garage. Details here: www.loudoun.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=5167

GED Testing Service

Ease your back to school jitters by being completely prepared. Buy GED Flash and get 50% off GED Ready for the same subject. Master your skills with practice questions and follow them up with a practice test! Offer ends August 31st!

Rust Library

Great news: Kanopy streaming video service is now available from Loudoun County Public Library! You get to choose 10 titles per month from a collection of 30,000 indie films, documentaries and classics. Plus: There’s an entire site just for kids and over 5,000 Great Courses with unlimited viewing! Just enter your library card number to get started.

🎬 loudoun.kanopy.com

Loudoun County Government

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect through 10:00 p.m. tonight, Wednesday, August 21, 2019, for #Loudoun and the region due to the potential for damaging thunderstorms. The primary threat will be damaging winds. Details here: http://bit.ly/2Z4mR4S

Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce

In partnership with the The Official Loudoun County Public Schools Community School Initiative, supporting children and teachers at Title 1 schools in our community, we are collecting school supplies at the Business @ Breakfast event on August 8th, or you are welcome to drop-off supplies at the LCCC office by August 16th. 📓🖍✂️ Supplies needed: Crayons, Binder Dividers, Paper (all kinds), Dry-erase markers, Notebooks, and Backpacks for Middle/High School aged kids. Thanks for your participation! Register for the Breakfast here: https://www.loudounchamber.org/events/businessbreakfast-8-2019/

At FCC, father and daughter reach education milestone together

fredericknewspost.com Stefanny Ramirez, 20, took the stage at Frederick Community College on Monday night clad in a black robe and cap and wearing what looked like 5-inch nude-colored high heels. She

GED Testing Service

Summer is almost over. If you haven’t gotten a head start on your GED, your time is running out! Today is the last day to snag 25% off GED Live online courses. Hurry before it’s too late! https://ged.com/study/ged_classes/

The Most Popular Library Books In The US, January-March 2019

bookriot.com These are the most popular liibrary books across the country in the first part of 2019 and it's quite an interesting spread!

This math equation is dividing the internet, and no one can agree on an answer

mashable.com 1 or 16? You'll need to show your work on this one.

QUIZ: TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE!

qz.app.do Think you know your social studies? Take our quiz and test your knowledge!

Loudoun County to host region's first Special Olympics

loudountimes.com Loudoun County is set to host the region’s first Special Olympics in the fall of 2020.

Inova Blood Donor Services

It is critical for all eligible donors to make time to donate and encourage others to donate. Sign up at inovablood.org. Thank you for your support!

Loudoun County Government

#Loudoun Health Alert: Potential hepatitis A exposure at Sterling restaurant between July 10-26. Learn more about the location and Virginia Department of Health recommendations: http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/news/health-alert-potential-hepatitis-a-exposure-at-local-restaurant-2/

GED Testing Service

"I decided to pursue my #GED because I want to become a doctor. I also want to learn sign language and explore other potential jobs. Having a GED is like a key, I can unlock any success coming towards me with it!" -Angelyca #FridayFeature

Loudoun County Public Library

Operation Backpack is in full effect! Make a difference in your community by donating backpacks and other school supplies to children in need. Gum Spring Library is accepting donations Saturday, Aug. 3, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Go to https://tinyurl.com/y2jm2por for a list of supplies.

Sterling Library

Thank you so much to Loudoun Hunger Relief for hosting the Produce Pop-Up yesterday afternoon! We appreciate all our friends helping to spread the word about the event & to all who came out to join us! Have a wonderful Friday evening & we look forward to seeing you tomorrow night at 6 p.m. for our Community Dinner!

Loudoun United stadium readies for fans, traffic, parking | WTOP

wtop.com With two weeks until the first home game at a still-being-built stadium, Loudoun United is ready for the excitement, as well as traffic and parking.

Tips to Help Kids with Back-To-School Anxiety

kqed.org The start of the year can be a particularly hard time for kids — trying to navigate from the carefree summer to the routine of school. But, experts say, nerves and anxiety are normal.

Student Stories: How Can I Lose When I Came Here With Nothing?

https://www.proliteracy.org/Resources/Blog/Article/133/Student-Stories-How-Can-I-Lose-When-I-Came-Here-With-Nothing

proliteracy.org Read how one man came to America with only $20 and is now making his American dream a reality.

4 Tips for Choosing a Career When You Can't Decide What to Do

For those of us who are interested in EVERYTHING!! Some tips.https://www.thebalancecareers.com/how-to-choose-a-career-when-you-are-interested-in-everything-4114047?utm_content=buffer6c33c&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=cmsocialposting_money

thebalancecareers.com You can find a flexible career path that doesn’t confine you to a suffocating box. You just have to take some time to explore all of the options.

Students Teach Students and Reduce ESOL Waiting Lists

What a wonderful way to pay it forward. EL Students teaching other EL Students. Do not wait to learn to speak English, https://www.proliteracy.org/Blogs/Article/394/Students-Teach-Students-and-Reduce-ESOL-Waiting-Lists?fbclid=IwAR05fRtdzTQ8HCziBd9-TCvK4OfV7wvGmg26ngwUEmoNCGNR4KsEZF2t6UE

proliteracy.org For their inaugural PBHA Adult English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program, six students taught English to hundreds of new residents of Boston.

The Power of a Pencil

NVFS' Back2School Brigade needs your help to engage and prepare the next generation of teachers, scientists, artists, and explorers. Please donate today at n...

A journey of self-discovery: DaQuan Coleman talks path to college - Salisbury Post

salisburypost.com As 21-year-old DaQuan Coleman reflected on the path leading to his upcoming matriculation to Livingstone College, he sat, arm hooked over the back of his seat and eyes narrowed in recollection. Point A on the path, it seemed, was hard to pinpoint: Coleman’s journey has navigated family struggles, ...

Loudoun County, VA

Awesome activity for the whole family!

loudoun.gov Loudoun Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Lunar Landing

More students are being bullied online, federal report says

washingtonpost.com Bullying has declined overall in the past decade.

Get your passport to live. Get your GED!

The big difference one letter makes😂:

Heat Safety Tips and Resources

weather.gov It is NEVER safe to leave a toddler, disabled person or pet locked in a car, even in the winter. If you have a toddler in your household, lock your cars, even in your own driveway.  Kids plays in cars and can get locked in. Already 9 toddlers have died in hot cars in 2019! Cars can heat up quick...

One Loudoun Still Growing, New Businesses to Open this Summer

loudounnow.com Loudoun County’s version of the Reston Town Center was a mound of dirt seven years ago and a small arrangement of four buildings five years ago. Now a cluster of more than a dozen buildings that house close to 100 shops and restaurants, One Loudoun is still far from completion, just as its #NotDon...

Womens Empowerment | ProLiteracy

proliteracy.org When women are empowered through literacy, they can find their voice, be strong, get educated, and improve their lives. Real life examples of women’s empowerment through literacy include: leaving abusive situations, getting a better job, improving their health, breaking the cycle of poverty, and f...

Help Shape Loudoun’s Rural Business Future: Apply for Open REDC Seats - Loudoun County Economic Development, VA

biz.loudoun.gov If you are looking for a way to serve your community and supporting Loudoun’s rural economy, apply for a seat on the Rural Economic Development Council.

NOVA Community College

Summer time means New Student Orientations for our #NOVANighthawks! Have you signed up for yours?

https://www.nvcc.edu/orientation/

Loudoun County Government

The annual registration period for short-term rental residential properties in #Loudoun begins July 1, 2019. The registrations will be active through June 30, 2020. Details here: www.loudoun.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=5025.

Loudoun County Government

#Loudoun County will host a groundbreaking for the long-awaited Hal and Berni Hanson Regional Park Saturday, June 29, 2019, in Arcola. The park will be located on 257 acres and will include a variety of active and passive recreational amenities. Details here: www.loudoun.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=5022

GED Testing Service

By the year 2020 almost 50% of all jobs in the US will require a minimum of a GED certification. Get yours now! www.lcps.org/adulted click on GED Prep.

This year’s #GEDGradDay was a huge success thanks to all of your posts! We loved hearing your stories. Congrats 2019 grads! We hope to see even more grads next year.

Rust Library

Friday Movies at the Library!

Dear LCPS Adult Education Community, Our catalog is ready to view! Download your copy: www.lcps.org/adulted, click on Fall 2019 Catalog. Registration opens on August 5th, 2019. Hope you enjoy.

ION Training Center Praised as 'Game Changer'

Did you see the new ION Training Center in Leesburg? Free open skating will be offered from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday for the next three weekends. Escape the heat!!!
Check it out: https://loudounnow.com/2019/06/14/ion-training-center-praised-as-game-changer/?fbclid=IwAR21W2GLFyplXYLOz_pgFfwWV-8XWsSp67b0Pd0gea_43fvwVgQjC1Zx53c

loudounnow.com The formal ribbon cutting celebration occurred Friday afternoon, but figure skaters and hockey players have already been getting workouts in at Leesburg’s new $100 million ION International Training Center. Dignitaries from the Loudoun and Leesburg governments, community leaders, construction con

GED Testing Service

"I earned my GED because I wanted a better life for my family. I had a full time job and attended night school-- it was a challenge. Having kids also doubled my responsibilities. I was lucky to have a great support group to push me to not give up even when i felt lost. I couldn't have done this without them!" -Cindy #MondayMotivation