March/April Newsletter
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Feb
Upcoming events, student achievement MarApr2018
Category Archives: Advocacy
Approach to Parenting and Discipline
23
Jan
Approach to Parenting and Discipline by T.M. (student reader) As parents, we try hard to discipline children so they can be ready for the world and be safe. Sometimes we don’t realize what the child is feeling, know if we … Read More »
Seven Foster Kids Became a Family by Martha G.
21
Jan
Seven Foster Kids Became a Family by Martha G. This is a story that starts with our foster parents. The word “foster” is not what we use nor feel, when we say “parents.” That usually means in society that your … Read More »
My First Letter by Katarina D.
13
Jan
My First Letter by Katarina D. I started with a volunteer work in one office in San Francisco. This office works with rent control, reasons for eviction and protection of rights of tenants. At the first, I worked only with … Read More »
January/February 2018 Newsletter
31
Dec
HAPPY NEW YEAR! Scroll down and click on JanFeb2018 to see the whole newsletter. Here’s a sneak peek: Introducing the New Discovery & Exploration Nook Everyone loves a makeover! With the New Year we bring you a new and improved … Read More »
Men of Mystery: Author Panel & Book Signing
3
Oct
Men of Mystery was a big success! Thanks to Bay Area mystery writers Tony Broadbent, David Corbett, and Kirk Russell for their informative and entertaining panel discussion on September 28 at the Walnut Creek Library. The event, complete with a … Read More »
SUPERVISOR KAREN MITCHOFF HONORS PSC STUDENTS, TUTORS, AND STAFF
18
Sep
Project Second Chance’s Annual Recognition Event It is estimated that one in five adults in California struggles with reading, such that they would be unable to handle basic literacy tasks. Project Second Chance (PSC) is the Contra Costa County Library Adult … Read More »
In Our Words: Student Writings
7
Apr
As you are about to discover, Project Second Chance learners have wonderful stories. We are grateful that they have chosen to share some of them here. In Our Words is an inspiring collection of thoughts about goals, family, culture, experiences, … Read More »
U.S. Adult Literacy Facts from ProLiteracy
20
Oct
Currently, more than 36 Million adults in the United States of America cannot read, write, or do basic math above a third grade level. You can find more facts by clicking the link. Please consider how the candidates and measures … Read More »