National Center for Families Learning

National Center for Families Learning NCFL is a national nonprofit that supports family success and well-being through education. We believe education is a nonpartisan, shared responsibility.

We partner with communities on initiatives where families develop their literacy and leadership skills. The National Center for Families Learning (NCFL) works to eradicate poverty through education solutions for families. Partnering with educators, families, literacy advocates, and communities, we’ve worked for over 35 years to eradicate poverty through equitable solutions for families across multiple generations. With the right resources, care, and opportunities, together we can eliminate barriers to family wellbeing, create powerful learning experiences, and grow stronger communities. NCFL's vision is that by 2030, aligned and coordinated family learning systems are established in 60 communities, built with and for families, to increase education and economic outcomes, thereby creating thriving communities. Learn more at www.familieslearning.org

"The best conference that I have been to in over 27 years!" ✨ We love hearing this from past attendees, and it's the rea...
09/30/2026

"The best conference that I have been to in over 27 years!" ✨ We love hearing this from past attendees, and it's the reason we keep the Families Learning Conference laser-focused on innovative practices educators can use right away.

comes to San Antonio's River Walk on November 8–11. Educators, librarians, researchers, policymakers, and community professionals from across the country will gather to discover new ways to support family learning—and we hope to see you there!

✅ 100+ speakers
✅ 80+ workshops and sessions
✅ Practical strategies for family literacy, engagement, and leadership

Coming with a team of 5 or more? Use code GROUP5DISCOUNT for group pricing.

Only 34% of Americans say "most people can be trusted," and trust in public schools has hit record lows.In her latest At...
09/29/2026

Only 34% of Americans say "most people can be trusted," and trust in public schools has hit record lows.

In her latest At the Heart of Family Learning post, NCFL President and CEO Dr. Felicia Cumings Smith asks a question every educator should consider this school year: Do children, parents, and adult learners trust the systems that serve them?

Read insights on building trust from educators nationwide in the full post, linked below.

Tag the colleague you'd want to learn (and network!) with at .🗓️ November 8–11 📍San Antonio, TX 🔗 Registration is open
09/25/2026

Tag the colleague you'd want to learn (and network!) with at .
🗓️ November 8–11
📍San Antonio, TX
🔗 Registration is open

ICYMI: NCFL is working with three communities to pilot innovative STEM credentialing for students grades 6-12 and their ...
09/24/2026

ICYMI: NCFL is working with three communities to pilot innovative STEM credentialing for students grades 6-12 and their parents.

We're excited to announce our grant recipients in Arizona, Kentucky, and Texas:

➡️ Gilbert Public Schools (AZ) will receive funds to support their East Valley STEM Family Exploration and Credential Pathways project
➡️ Jessamine County Adult Education (KY) will receive funds to support their Building STEM
Futures: A Multigenerational Diesel Technology Pathway project
➡️ The Institute for School and Community Partnerships at Texas A&M University-San Antonio (TX) will receive funds to support their STEM Families Forward: A Multigenerational Workforce Pathway Initiative

Read the full announcement on our website.

Don't miss this moth's webinar, happening next Tuesday (9/29) at 2PM! We still have some room available, so secure your ...
09/23/2026

Don't miss this moth's webinar, happening next Tuesday (9/29) at 2PM! We still have some room available, so secure your spot today: https://familieslearning.org/blog/attend-ncfls-september-webinar/

On September 29, presenters from the Collaborative for Teaching and Learning will join us for "Creative Connections: Engaging Families in Home Literacy through the Arts." Attend to discover practical, low-cost strategies to help families build literacy skills through the arts!

Don’t miss out—register today!

Here's what you can expect from :📖 Innovative learning strategies and resources📖 Practices to create effective home-sch...
09/22/2026

Here's what you can expect from :
📖 Innovative learning strategies and resources
📖 Practices to create effective home-school partnerships
📖 Cutting-edge research in family learning
📖 Exposure to a national network and community
📖 Inspiration from industry experts and learners

But don't just take our word for it. Here's what one of last year's attendees said ⬇️

Congratulations to our Grand Rapids Family Learning Community™ anchor partner, Literacy Center of West Michigan, for bei...
09/21/2026

Congratulations to our Grand Rapids Family Learning Community™ anchor partner, Literacy Center of West Michigan, for being a 2026 Library of Congress Literacy Award winner!

The Library of Congress

09/18/2026

AEFL week is coming to a close, but family literacy practitioners will continue to support family well-being and success year-round.

You can learn more about the power of adult education and family literacy to change lives and lift families out of poverty at the 2026 Families Learning Conference. Join us November 8-11 in San Antonio, Texas for three days of insightful sessions, inspiring keynotes, and meaningful connections—all centered on family learning.

NCFL's Shea Coughlin is joining COABE's Rise and Shine podcast tomorrow, September 18, at 9am ET to talk about the futur...
09/17/2026

NCFL's Shea Coughlin is joining COABE's Rise and Shine podcast tomorrow, September 18, at 9am ET to talk about the future of family literacy—specifically, how NCFL is working with local organizations across the country to pilot innovative programming that responds to each community's own workforce and education challenges.

Did you know that nearly 59 million adults in the U.S. (about 1 in 4 working-age adults) have the lowest levels of liter...
09/17/2026

Did you know that nearly 59 million adults in the U.S. (about 1 in 4 working-age adults) have the lowest levels of literacy? These are parents, workers, and neighbors doing their best to navigate jobs, school systems, and family responsibilities every day.

Adult Education is the first component of NCFL’s Four-Component Family Literacy Model, and for 35+ years, our programming has helped adults build skills alongside their children, strengthening two generations at once. 💚

This Adult Education and Family Literacy (AEFL) Week, learn more about the impact of adult education (link below).

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325 W Main Street, Suite 300
Louisville, KY
40202

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Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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