Literacy Council of Sarasota

09/10/2026

Why 36 million American adults can't read enough to work — and how to help them. See the link below to this PBS segment.

In the U.S., 36 million adults lack the basic literacy skills neede...

09/09/2026

Read more below about how literacy creates safer workplaces.

🦺 Literacy creates safer workplaces.

Being able to read safety signs, understand instructions, follow procedures, complete training, and communicate clearly with coworkers can make a real difference on the job.

For workers who are building English or literacy skills, understanding workplace language isn't just about doing the job well — it can be about staying safe.

When employers invest in literacy and language skills, they are investing in safer employees, safer teams, and stronger workplaces.

Literacy opens doors — and helps keep people safe once they walk through them.

09/07/2026

09/04/2026

09/02/2026

48 million US adults struggle to read and that's why Literacy Matters.

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09/01/2026

This National Literacy Month, we're sharing John Corcoran's story a man who graduated college and became a teacher while secretly unable to read, finally learning at age 48 after hearing Barbara Bush speak about adult literacy. His journey is a powerful reminder that it's never too late to learn.

This man held onto the ultimate secret — graduating college, becomi...

08/31/2026

Tomorrow kicks off National Literacy Month. Did you know 36 million American adults read below a third-grade level, yet 79% of us don't know anyone struggling with literacy? This video from ProLiteracy busts three common myths about adult literacy and why it matters more than we think. 📖

There are a lot of misconceptions about adult education all the tim...

08/30/2026

September marks the beginning of Literacy Month! Together, the Suncoast Adult Literacy Alliance celebrates the learners, volunteers, and educators transforming lives through literacy.

08/26/2026

Along with ProLiteracy, fellow literacy groups, and fans, we mourn the loss of Dolly Parton - a beautiful soul who championed literacy and walked the talk. Thank you, Dolly, and rest in peace.

💜 ProLiteracy mourns the loss of Dolly Parton, a true champion of literacy. Because her father was unable to read, she was dedicated to enriching lives and promoting family literacy through her Imagination Library. As a result, millions of children and families have built a love of reading.
💜 Rest in peace, Dolly.