Advocates for Adult Literacy in Contra Costa County
NovDec 2018 Don’t Miss These Free Fun-Filled Events Wednesday, November 7, 6–7:30 p.m. Orinda Books, 276 Village Square, Orinda Staff from Orinda Books will moderate a panel of three authors: C.W. Gortner, Allie Larkin, and Adrienne McDonnell. Afterwards, the authors … Read More »
MayJune 2018 New Tutor Training coming in July Student Achievements
Upcoming events, student achievement MarApr2018
The Importance of Being Bilingual by Gina S. Three months ago, when I arrived in the United States of America, I needed to communicate with different people in the city. I did not know English very well, but I decided … Read More »
Before Leadership Class by Sandra S. Leadership means passing on your skills to other people. Some people are afraid to talk in front of a group of people and that would take a fear from them. I have so much … Read More »
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. 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 »
Rehab for My Mom by Ehte A. A few months, ago my mom broke her leg. After she was in the hospital, she could not walk and she had to go to rehab at Tampico Terrace. When we went to … Read More »
The Quiet House by Ike E. I walk into the house It is so quiet and dark Even when I turn the lights on And I see you are not there A tear slowly drifts down my cheek As I … Read More »
Awesome Experience from Project Second Chance by S.M. (student reader) Here, I’m alone sitting in the car in front of my daughter’s piano class. I need to find a subject to write about. It’s really hard to find the right … Read More »