News

Shakespeare Project concludes its first year

May 15, 2012

A community reading will be held at Magers & Quinn Booksellers on May 30.

Share (v.) to participate in, enjoy or experience with others

April 5, 2012

Take a look at our 2011 annual report.

Thumbs up from the Charities Review Council

March 23, 2012

The Charities Review Council has awarded us its “Meets Standards” seal.

Minnesota Literacy Council wins 2012 Dot.Org Award

March 17, 2012

Our new website receives Minnesota Council of Nonprofits' top honor.

VISTA national service expands

February 26, 2012

New partnership with Minneapolis Public Schools will begin next fall.

Featured funder: Wells Fargo Minnesota

December 9, 2011

Our website redesign was possible thanks to a grant from Wells Fargo Minnesota.

Congratulations, Andrea!

August 18, 2011

Our own Andrea Echelberger has been named 2011 Adult Basic Education Teacher of the Year!

Minnesota awarded portion of federal grant for workforce digital literacy

October 13, 2010

Minnesota is part of a five-state partnership that received a 30-month federal Broadband Technology Opportunities Program grant through the U.S. Department of Commerce. The project, which aims to help economically vulnerable populations move across the digital divide, will increase broadband use by implementing Learner Web, an innovative online system of self-paced learning plans for adults. The $5.8 million grant includes $2.5 million in matching funds.