A more seamless system for adult learners
As a longstanding partner, Pima Community College’s Adult Education program has been critical to Literacy Connects’ growth over the years – as well as to the development of a more coordinated adult-education continuum in Pima County. “Our partnership with PCC Adult Education has created a more seamless system for our adult students,” said Betty Stauffer, […]
New space sparking new ideas
Have you visited our new building? Literacy Connects’ move in August has brought daily signs of change – new paint, new doors and new spaces in which to learn – but more importantly, new learning opportunities for our students. The first thing you’ll see when you enter our new space is our Lending Library, a […]
Car show to benefit children’s literacy
More than 20,000 people are expected to attend the Rotary Club of Tucson’s 8th Annual Tucson Classics Car Show on Saturday, October 18. The event, which will feature more than 400 classic cars, vendor booths, a food court and all-day entertainment, will be held 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the soccer fields at The […]
Building skills, celebrating culture
The Stories that Soar! ensemble is preparing to return to the Tohono O’odham reservation for a second year on September 12 for a performance of stories written by students at Indian Oasis Elementary School. With a unique multigenerational and cultural focus, the collaboration is stretching the creativity of students and the performers alike. The show, […]
Infusion Project’s first year a success!
The Literacy Connects Infusion Project — a three-year effort to improve literacy and language skills in neighborhoods around schools in the Sunnyside Unified School District – touched the lives of 133 adults and more than 1,100 children in its inaugural year. The project was piloted at Mission Manor Elementary School starting in August 2013. In […]
Book Project strengthens partnership
On May 15, students, parents, teachers and volunteers celebrated the publication of two beautiful new books written and illustrated by young people in Tucson’s Sunnyside neighborhood. The Literacy Connects Book Project, made possible through funding from the Southwestern Foundation for Education and Historical Preservation, started with stories written by K-6 students at Mission Manor Elementary School. […]
A family that learns together
Originally from Vietnam, Khoa Pham and his parents, Phuong Dang and Ha Pham, arrived in Tucson just four months ago. Khoa’s grandmother, who has been here for 25 years, knew about Literacy Connects’ English classes at Eckstrom-Columbus Library and suggested the family attend. They took her advice immediately and have been taking classes since then. […]
Join us for Best of Stories That Soar!
Two completely different shows — 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. May 18 at the Temple of Music and Art! This year, thousands of elementary school students from all over Southern Arizona experienced the power of literacy and creative expression through Stories That Soar! performances. Each experience starts with a visit from the hungry Magic Box, […]
Thank you, Tucson Festival of Books!
Literacy Connects LOVES the Tucson Festival of Books! In raising the visibility of literacy and reading, the annual two-day festival brings the community together to celebrate the magic and power of words. It gives fans and aspiring writers of all ages a chance to meet and speak with their favorite authors. It is helping create […]
Support the festival that supports us!
The Tucson Festival of Books is coming up March 15-16! This two-day festival attracts more than 120,000 book lovers to the University of Arizona Mall and nearby venues for exhibits, hands-on literacy activities and presentations by your favorite authors. The event is free for the whole family. Financial support from the festival makes much of Literacy […]
