A new library is always cause for celebration, but we're especially excited about the Imagination Center at Reindahl Park because of the ways it will allow us to connect with students. Literacy Network has its own office space at the Imagination Center Library, where we can conduct student intakes and meet one-on-one with students. We are also offering two classes a week in library meeting rooms, one Essential Literacy and one Community English, in partnership with Sandburg and Hawthorne Elementary Schools, which provide child care.

We have received countless requests for more services in this neighborhood, where 19% of residents don’t have a high school diploma (compared to 8% city-wide) and the population has grown at nearly double the rate of Madison’s as a whole. Thank you, Madison Public Library, for including us in this exciting new community resource.

Did you know? Literacy Network offers 10+ classes on Zoom each trimester. While most of our classes transitioned back to in-person instruction after COVID, about a fifth of our students and tutors preferred to stay online. Because of this, we have continued to offer classes and tutoring (like the Community Literacy class above!) on Zoom.

Attending classes online helps students with barriers such as childcare and transportation still be able to participate. In recent student surveys, one student commented, "I like it because of the online classes since it’s hard for me to attend in person because of my kids’ school," while another likes that they "can study from home." At Literacy Network, we prioritize programming that meets student needs and are happy to reach more students through online classes.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for September 29th's Growing Through Literacy luncheon! We are grateful to the students, volunteers, donors, sponsors and partners who made this celebration possible. With your support, we raised more than $38,000 to support adult literacy education in our community.

Event videos are now available! Hear inspiring stories from new citizen Jorge and high school completion students Noe and Sedenia. A full event video, including updates from Executive Director Robin Ryan and Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction's Sherry Holly, is also available here.

This October, stop by FreshFin's Hilldale location, where $1 from every order of Curry Coconut will support our programs! Enjoy with shrimp, on mixed greens, over white rice, or choose another option.

Thank you, FreshFin, for your ongoing support of adult literacy education!

Help adult students build their skills, create community connections, and find joy in learning!

The ESL Instructor is a part-time limited term employee who teaches group English classes to adults at Literacy Network, at a partner site in Dane County, or online via Zoom. Responsibilities include assessing student needs, developing student-centered curricula, and planning communicative-based lessons. The instructor is also responsible for reporting student attendance and achievements and communicating regularly with the Program Manager.  

Application will be considered on a rolling basis through November 1. Learn more at litnetwork.org/jobs.

Please consider monthly and planned giving. Find out more here.