| | 1: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2017 Winter | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | In this issue of Illinois Literacy, I am pleased to announce the funding of literacy projects throughout the state that will assist individuals with reading, writing, comprehension, math or learning the English language. | | | | Date Created: | 03-02-2017 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000092148 Original UID: 202629 FIRST WORD: Illinois | |
| 2: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2017 Spring | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | his past November, in association with the Illinois Literacy Foundation, I had the great pleasure of celebrating Family Reading Night at the Evanston Public Library reading to a group of children accompanied by their parents. | | | | Date Created: | 07-17-2017 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000092496 Original UID: 202988 FIRST WORD: Illinois | |
| 3: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2017 Summer | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Each day, citizens of our great state devote their time voluntarily in an effort to help adult learners become better educated. They teach them to read, write and speak English. | | | | Date Created: | 07-03-2017 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000092562 Original UID: 203059 FIRST WORD: Illinois | |
| 4: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2017 Fall | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Celebrating the achievements of adult learners remains one of the greatest joys I experience as Secretary of State and State Librarian. I had the pleasure of attending the Night of 1000 Stars event in Chicago on its 20th anniversary. | | | | Date Created: | 11-14-2017 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000092648 Original UID: 203150 FIRST WORD: Illinois | |
| 5: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2021 Fall | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | My office is pleased to provide much needed funding to agencies that offer services to themost vulnerable adults and families in Illinois. Educational opportunities provide these individuals with a way to thrive and, in many cases, survive in todays world. | | | | Date Created: | 10-12-2021 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000103429 Original UID: 209688 FIRST WORD: Illinois | |
| 6: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2021 Spring | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Last November, literacy programs, libraries, schools and families throughout Illinois celebrated Family Reading Night. Despite complications due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all of the activities planned were adapted to follow safety protocols. | | | | Date Created: | 04-13-2021 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000103430 Original UID: 209689 FIRST WORD: Illinois | |
| 7: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2021 Summer | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | My office and the Illinois Literacy Foundation have collaborated to provide books to the neediest school children in the state. Thanks to book donations from a number of different companies, we are well on our way to achieving the 10-Ton Challenge. | | | | Date Created: | 07-15-2021 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000103496 Original UID: 209735 FIRST WORD: Illinois | |
| 8: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2021 Winter | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | As we all struggle daily with staying healthy and safe during this pandemic, I would like to recognize all the adult literacy program volunteers throughout the state who continue to provide services to those who need it the most. They have been able to adapt and incorporate many different approaches to delivering instruction to adult learners and are to be commended for their dedication and ingenuity. | | | | Date Created: | 02-04-2021 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000103498 Original UID: 209737 FIRST WORD: Illinois | |
| 9: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2020 Winter | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Illinois State Library's Adult Literacy Grant Program continues to provide successful literacy services to adult learners, families and workers throughout the state. In this issue, we share examples of the successes achieved by these learners from fiscal year 2019. | | | | Date Created: | 01-28-2020 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000102927 Original UID: 209069 FIRST WORD: Illinois | |
| 10: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2020 Fall | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Literacy programs continue to serve adult learners throughout the state during the pandemic by adapting their services to adhere to social distancing rules, keeping participants safe. | | | | Date Created: | 09-25-2020 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000102854 Original UID: 208971 FIRST WORD: Illinois | |
| 11: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2020 Spring | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | I would like to encourage literacy programs across the state to use National Volunteer Week, April 19-25, as an opportunity to recognize the volunteer tutors in your program. The contributions these dedicated individuals make in changing the lives of adult learners are vital to the success of our Adult Volunteer Literacy Program. | | | | Date Created: | 03-27-2020 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000102855 Original UID: 208972 FIRST WORD: Illinois | |
| 12: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2022 Winter | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Literacy programs are again demonstrating their resilient nature in the midst of the pandemic. Programs around the state are creatively addressing the challenge of providing services to adult learners when face-to-face contact is limited and social distancing is required. | | | | Date Created: | 01-26-2022 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000103691 Original UID: 210129 FIRST WORD: Illinois | |
| 13: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2022 Spring | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | As a former teacher, I advocate the importance of educating our children and adults for success in life. At times, simple tasks for surviving in society can hinge upon an individuals ability to communicate effectively. In September, please join the Illinois Literacy Foundation in celebrating International Literacy Day to bring awareness to the topic of literacy for all. | | | | Date Created: | 08-12-2022 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000103693 Original UID: 210146 FIRST WORD: Illinois | |
| 14: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2022 Summer | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Literacy programs across Illinois continue to overcome and adapt to the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. In this issue, you will read about how four literacy programs embraced and explored new options to support literacy services during the pandemic. I commend these agencies for continuing to provide educational opportunities despite many obstacles caused by the pandemic. | | | | Date Created: | 10-03-2022 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000103694 Original UID: 210147 FIRST WORD: Illinois | |
| 15: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2022 Fall | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Highlighted in this issue are some of the achievements of the literacy program throughout my time in office, in addition to recent success stories of those adult learners and families who have made the commitment to improve their lives with education. | | | | Date Created: | 11-28-2022 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000103688 Original UID: 210126 FIRST WORD: Illinois | |
| 16: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2018 Winter | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Literacy Illinois newsletter. | | | | Date Created: | 05-21-2018 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000092738 Original UID: 203275 FIRST WORD: Illinois | |
| 17: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2018 Spring | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Countless libraries, schools and literacy programs throughout the state celebrated Family Reading Night last November with activities that encouraged families to spend time reading together. | | | | Date Created: | 04-09-2018 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000104615 Original UID: 210905 FIRST WORD: Illinois | |
| 18: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2023 Fall | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | As the State Librarian, I have a duty and responsibility to the citizens of Illinois to ensure that libraries are allowed to provide their patrons with unfettered access to materials. | | | | Date Created: | 10-13-2023 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000105738 Original UID: 211902 FIRST WORD: Illinois | |
| 19: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2023 Spring/Summer | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | I am honored to be elected the 38th Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian. Our libraries are the cornerstones of our communities, and I will actively advocate for ways to enhance our library systems throughout the state. | | | | Date Created: | 07-21-2023 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000105739 Original UID: 211903 FIRST WORD: Illinois | |
| 20: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2024 Winter | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | I was deeply touched by the stories of the adult learners recognized during the annual Night of 1,000 Stars event in Chicago. In this issue, you will have the opportunity to read about how one of these learners turned his life around with the help of a local literacy program. | | | | Date Created: | 01-09-2024 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000105951 Original UID: 212060 FIRST WORD: Illinois | |
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