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The link between literacy and poverty: Can education help to eliminate poverty?

by Berniece Gowan
July 19, 2023July 19, 2023
In Other Words

Written and posted by ABC Life Literacy Canada on June 15, 2023 ABC Life Literacy Canada is a non-profit organization that aims to strengthen organizations that promote adult learning. There’s no denying the direct link between poverty and literacy. This 2022 report found that roughly one in five school-aged children worldwide (about 262… Read More »The link between literacy and poverty: Can education help to eliminate poverty?

Wrong problem, wrong solution!

by Berniece Gowan
July 3, 2023July 7, 2023
In Other Words

Author – Dr. Jenny Horsman from her Blog: Teaching and Learning in the Aftermath of Violence “I don’t have students who’ve been through violence, the problem I have is students who aren’t motivated. If they can’t be bothered to show up on time each day, to pay attention, do the… Read More »Wrong problem, wrong solution!

National Indigenous History Month

by Lisa L'Hirondelle
May 25, 2023June 1, 2023
Indigenous

The summer solstice is upon us! It is also a reminder that June is Indigenous Awareness month and June 21st is National Indigenous Awareness Day. I encourage all of you to take a step in your reconciliation journeys this upcoming month by attending one of the many events that will… Read More »National Indigenous History Month

Building on the Case for Literacy in Alberta

by Calgary Learns, Nancy Purdy
May 9, 2023May 9, 2023
Literacy & Poverty, Practitioner Practices and Critical Reflection

The Canada West Foundation just released their report ,“The Case for Literacy in Alberta-Life is hard when you can’t read!”. It is great to see the need for increasing low literacy rates spotlighted. We wholeheartedly agree that addressing Albertan’s literacy challenges needs to be a multi-prong approach targeted to various… Read More »Building on the Case for Literacy in Alberta

‘Marking for Confidence’ written by Kate Nonesuch

by Berniece Gowan
March 7, 2023March 7, 2023
In Other Words

A student brings you a piece of writing and as you glance at it, you notice that he has problems with periods—many are missing, and a few are out of place. *** You are moving around the room as students work on a math assignment and as you sit down… Read More »‘Marking for Confidence’ written by Kate Nonesuch

Learning the Circle Way

by Berniece Gowan
March 2, 2023March 2, 2023
In Other Words, Miscellaneous

This is the first post in our new series ‘In Other Words’. This Blog was written in Feb. 2023 by Nada Jerkovic, Manager, Literacy Programs with the CanLearn Society. It is posted here with permission. “This is how you change the world, the smallest circles first… That humble energy, the… Read More »Learning the Circle Way

Engaging with the Indigenous Community

by Lisa L'Hirondelle
February 1, 2023April 18, 2023
Indigenous

At Calgary Learns, part of my role is to guide practitioners as well as agencies on ways they can engage with Indigenous peoples and communities. By broadening their own knowledge and understanding of Indigenous history, Indigenous ways of knowing, being and doing, and building relationships, learners will benefit. I had… Read More »Engaging with the Indigenous Community

Tips From the Field

by Heidi Grogan
January 5, 2023January 6, 2023
Miscellaneous, Practitioner Practices and Critical Reflection, Tips From the Field

Are Finances a Barrier for Your Program Applicant? Calgary Learns’ grants support foundational learning programs for adults with financial barriers. Some practitioners have asked us how to best discern if the adults applying to participate in their Calgary Learns funded program have financial barriers. We have seen a variety of… Read More »Tips From the Field

Sihtoskâtowin ᓯᐦᑐᐢᑲᑐᐃᐧᐣ Circle- Métis Week

by Lisa L'Hirondelle
November 14, 2022November 14, 2022
Indigenous, Miscellaneous

In Michif… Taanishi kiiyawaw (Hello Everyone) Lisa L’Hirondelle dishshinikashon (my name is Lisa L’Hirondelle) Buffalo Lake Metis Settlement ototon ( I come from Buffalo Lake Metis Settlement) Calgary niwekin (I live in Calgary) Ni papa Clifford Blyan keyshinikashshow (my late father’s name is Clifford Blyan) Ni mama Darlene… Read More »Sihtoskâtowin ᓯᐦᑐᐢᑲᑐᐃᐧᐣ Circle- Métis Week

Tips From the Field

by Heidi Grogan
November 7, 2022January 5, 2023
Practitioner Practices and Critical Reflection, Tips From the Field

“What! I Did Not Know They Were Coming!” vs. “That was a Great Class!” Preparing for Program Guests In this Tips From the Field, we consider ways we can, together, ensure that site visits work well for you, your program, the learners and the ‘guest’. By now you are well… Read More »Tips From the Field