Literacy Delaware is extremely grateful to the Arsht Cannon Fund for awarding us a generous grant to help scale our adult literacy services and increase English language proficiency among Spanish-speaking adults in Delaware. This grant will strengthen virtual instruction, enabling learners to increase their reading, writing, speaking, listening, and digital literacy skills. As a result, our adult learners will bolster the skills they need for employment, greater economic stability, and increased civic participation.

This grant also addresses a significant barrier our learners face – access to technology. Through Literacy Delaware’s partnership with T-Mobile and Premier Wireless, learners participating in virtual classes will receive tablet devices equipped with a keyboard, camera, microphone, and access to a mobile hotspot. By putting technology directly in learners' hands, the program removes barriers to participation and makes high-quality virtual instruction more accessible across the state.

“We are incredibly grateful to the Arsht Cannon Fund for investing in Delaware’s adult learners,” said Leslie McGowan, Interim Executive Director of Literacy Delaware. “This support allows us to offer flexible learning opportunities while giving learners the resources they need to achieve their goals. It’s a win-win.”

Learner progress will be measured through standardized pre- and post-assessments to demonstrate gains in English language proficiency and by tracking goal attainment.

About Literacy Delaware

Our program serves immigrants and adults with low literacy skills throughout the state of Delaware, helping them improve their skills to more fully participate in their communities.

To learn more or volunteer, visit www.literacydelaware.org 

For more information about Literacy Delaware's adult literacy programming, please contact Interim Executive Director Leslie McGowan at 302.658.5624 or operations@literacydelaware.org.