@LitNet

Literacy Network helps Dane County adults achieve financial security, well-being and deeper engagement with their families and the community.

 Madison, WI
litnetwork.org
Joined April 2009
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Literacy Network is a 2022 #LiteracyAwards Successful Practices Honoree! @LitNet helps adult learners reach their goals & achieve their dreams through literacy education programs. Join our #AdvancingAdultLiteracy webinar on 4/20 to hear from @LitNet. loc.zoomgov.com/webinar/regi…
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Madison365@madison_36521 Mar 2022
Dr. Beatriz Aguilar, a professor of music at @EdgewoodCollege, hoped to gather 10 Latina women in a new program last fall; she got 40. Rodlyn-Mae Banting reports on the program and what's next: buff.ly/3N87OMN
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200 lawful permanent residents in Wisconsin seeking #citizenship will receive help through @EndAbuseWI & their partners: Literacy Network, Literacy Services & RISE Law Center w/ a $250k grant from @USCIS. They're 1 of 40 organizations to receive a grant. #DomestViolenceAwareness
200 lawful permanent residents in Wisconsin seeking citizenship will receive help through End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin & their partners: Literacy Network, Literacy Services & RISE Law Center with a $250,000 grant from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. They're 1 of 40 organizations to receive a grant. #DomestViolenceAwareness

ALT 200 lawful permanent residents in Wisconsin seeking citizenship will receive help through End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin & their partners: Literacy Network, Literacy Services & RISE Law Center with a $250,000 grant from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. They're 1 of 40 organizations to receive a grant. #DomestViolenceAwareness

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@LitNet is hiring a Student Services Coordinator. Details: bit.ly/3er04Gs The Student Services Coordinator is a part-time employee who helps adult students reach their goals. #hiring #jobs #parttimejobs #Wisconsin
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Big thanks to @LWroge at the @WiStateJournal who took a deep look at how the Literacy Network put the basic needs and digital learning of their students first during the COVID crisis. Thanks for all you do @LitNet! madison.com/wsj/business/lit…
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First Book
@FirstBook18 Feb 2021
Books change minds. Happy birthday to legendary novelist Toni Morrison, the first African-American to win the Nobel Prize for Literature, who would have been 90 years old today! 💕 #BlackHistoryMonth
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Anna Gouker@annagouker16 Jan 2021
Two new episodes are available for listening now! Anna spoke with Jeff Burkhart, Executive Director of the Literacy Network of Dane County and Helen Osborn-Senatus, Program Manager at The River Food Pantry. Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or annagouker.com/podcast!
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➡️ 3 more people in Dane County have died ➡️ 759 tested positive for COVID ➡️ 160 people admitted to local hospitals It is not safe to gather this Thanksgiving.
@publichealthmdc
@PublicHealthMDC24 Nov 2020
3 more families lost a loved one to COVID. 759 ppl were added to the dashboard. 160 ppl are hosp w/COVID. We are in a crisis model of contact tracing, meaning a contact tracer may not be able to follow up w/all ppl exposed: bit.ly/34fo76f Data: bit.ly/35QVtcy
(Photo: Dane County Daily Update November 24, 2020 Cases All-Time (+ increase from yesterday) 25,660 (+759) Hosp Current (+ change from yesterday) 160 (+7) Deaths All-Time (+ increase from yesterday) 76 (+3) Avoid close contact & close conversations Avoid crowds Avoid confined spaces with little ventilation)

ALT (Photo: Dane County Daily Update November 24, 2020 Cases All-Time (+ increase from yesterday) 25,660 (+759) Hosp Current (+ change from yesterday) 160 (+7) Deaths All-Time (+ increase from yesterday) 76 (+3) Avoid close contact & close conversations Avoid crowds Avoid confined spaces with little ventilation)

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m/Oppenheim ORG@mOppenheimORG24 Nov 2020
#NonprofitSpotlight: “We’re addressing the root causes of poverty, and that’s our consistent message,” says Jeff Burkhart, Executive Director of Literacy Network (@LitNet). #Literacy #Reading #Education #Poverty #AdultEducation ow.ly/2kU550CqVjN
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m/Oppenheim ORG@mOppenheimORG16 Jul 2020
#NonprofitSpotlight: “We’re changing people’s lives one at a time, and it’s really inspiring,"" says Jeff Burkhart, Executive Director of Literacy Network (@LitNet). #Literacy #Reading #Education #Poverty #AdultEducation ow.ly/pfLk50Aztch
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The Literacy Network is dedicated to helping all people read English and reach their goals as adult learners. Shifting from in-person support to distance learning is one way @LitNet is adapting to helping students learn and grow. youtu.be/1zabj6ioKjk #LiteracyChangesLives
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For his family, Gilmer chose to stay in the United States, learn English, and pursue even more studies that interest him. He knows anything is possible. Thanks to those who donate to the @LitNet and Madison Community Foundation's Community Impact Grants. youtu.be/gKq-9VwssC8
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m/Oppenheim ORG@mOppenheimORG2 May 2020
#NonprofitSpotlight: “We’re changing people’s lives one at a time, and it’s really inspiring," says Jeff Burkhart, Executive Director of Literacy Network (@LitNet). #Literacy #Reading #Education #Poverty #AdultEducation ow.ly/d5nl50zsACa
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m/Oppenheim ORG@mOppenheimORG8 Apr 2020
#NonprofitSpotlight: “We’re addressing the root causes of poverty, and that’s our consistent message,” says Jeff Burkhart, Executive Director of Literacy Network (@LitNet). #Literacy #Reading #Education #Poverty #AdultEducation ow.ly/6gVJ50z7V5S
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Governor Tony Evers
@GovEvers21 Mar 2020
Remember, folks: the best thing you can do to help protect not only you and your family, but our healthcare workforce is #StayHome. #COVID19
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ProLiteracy@ProLiteracy21 Nov 2019
Today we were honored by the Barbara Bush Adult Literacy XPRIZE Communities Competition presented by Dollar General. ProLiteracy will pay it forward by investing the $100,000 prize back into adult literacy programs. For more information visit hubs.ly/H0lXgHf0
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Rachel Werner@therealscripts14 Nov 2019
#WednesdayWisdom was poured out in massive proportions @LitNet's "Growing Through Literacy" breakfast this morning. Providing FREE adult education is one of the most impactful ways to reduce poverty. Learn how you can lend a hand at: litnetwork.org/volunteer/ #EducationCannotWait
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You are invited to the South Madison Plan second community meeting planned for October 24, Urban League of Greater Madison, 6:00 – 7:45 pm. A light meal, childcare, and interpreters will be at the event. What's next for South Madison?
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Plan Sur de Madison! Acompañenos a la segunda sesion de Impacto Comunitario: Principios de Vision & Guia Jueves, Octubre 24 | 6:00 - 7:45 pm | Urban League of Greater Madison, 2222 South Park Street. Habra interpretes en Español, cuidado de niños y comida #planningmadison
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ProLiteracy@ProLiteracy1 Jul 2019
Introducing the new, peer-reviewed Adult #Literacy #Education #research journal. Find research on adult basic & secondary education, workplace transitions & higher education. Full journal or individual articles @ bit.ly/2FJ2H5g #AdultEdu #AdultLiteracy #Educate
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