The Literacy Coalition of Greater New Haven

NHPS Mentor Roundtable, providing mentors an opportunity to share experiences, discuss challenges of mentoring in a school, and exchange ideas. RSVP: nhps.mentorprogram@yahoo.com.

January 21, 2013

Experience Corps is recruiting people age 55+ to be literacy tutors with children in New Haven's Quinnipiac and Strong elementary schools 10+ hours a week. No teaching or tutoring experience is necessary; training and AmeriCorps stipend are provided. You must have a high school diploma or GED and pass a background check and literacy screening. Contact Sheila Greenstein: 203-752-3059 x2900 or volunteer@aoapartnerships.org.

January 21, 2013

NPR report on new Common Core reading standards

January 17, 2013

"Reading Achievement of U.S. Fourth-Grade Students in an International Context," from the Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS), 2011

January 15, 2013, 10:00 am

New Haven "re-entry" roundtable, monthly meeting at Church on the Rock; contact Amy Meek at ameek@newhavenct.net.

January 14, 2013

President Obama proclaims January as National Mentoring Month

January 10, 2013

"I am a mentor" social media day

January 9, 2013, 5:30 pm

Basic Literacy Tutor Training starts for prospective Literacy Volunteers, at the Miller Library, 2901 Dixwell Avenue, Hamden; call (203) 776-5899 for information and fill out an application online.

January 8, 2013, 5:30 pm

ESL Tutor Training starts for prospective Literacy Volunteers, at the Miller Library, 2901 Dixwell Avenue, Hamden; call (203) 776-5899 for information and fill out an application online.

December 18, 2012

"Improving education involves everyone" -- teachers, families, students, community

December 16, 2012

"PBS remixes 'Reading Rainbow'"

December 15, 2012

"For young Latino readers, an image is missing"

December 14, 2012

Nicholas Kristof, on Reading Is Fundamental

December 11, 2012, 6:00 pm

New Haven Promise and New Haven Academy are offering a workshop about FAFSA and financial aid, for all New Haven high school juniors, seniors and their parents. A financial aid officer from SCSU will explain the financial aid process and answer questions, at New Haven Academy, 444 Orange Street. Dinner will be provided. RSVP with your name, phone number and email to Betsy Yagla at 203-776-6473 or betsy.yagla@newhavenpromise.org.

December 6, 2012, 8:45 am

Diane Frankenstein leads a discussion of "conversational reading" for reading tutors and Jewish Coalition for Literacy learning partners at the Jewish Community Center in Woodbridge, CT, with free books provided; RSVP by November 30 to readingtogether@jewishnewhaven.org or 203-387-2522 x200.

December 5, 2012, 5:30 pm

Diane Frankenstein leads a free workshop for parents on "conversational reading" at Hill Regional Career H.S. (140 Legion Avenue, New Haven), with free books, dinner, and child care provided; RSVP by November 30 to Concepts for Adaptive Learning executive director Curtis Hill at curtis-hill@cox.net or 203-410-3679.

November 28, 2012, 7:30 pm

Reading and discussion with authors Chandra Prasad and Jake Halpern, at Best Video, 1842 Whitney Avenue in Hamden, CT

November 28, 2012, 5:00 pm

Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, annual meeting and convening, this year for education with speaker Stefan Pryor at the Omni Hotel; RSVP by November 16 via 203-777-7098 or events@cfgnh.org.

November 27, 2012

United Way's holiday season "giving Tuesday"

November 25, 2012

"What should children read?"--Sara Mosle's New York Times essay

November 20, 2012

New Haven Free Public Library reveals new website

November 20, 2012

Smoking in pregnancy tied to lower reading scores

November 17, 2012, 12:00 pm

New Haven Parent Forum, with Myra Jones-Taylor, director of the CT Office of Early Childhood--lunch, child care, and free transportation provided (from City Hall at 11:30 a.m.) to Wilson Branch of Public Library. RSVP: elizahalsey@gmail.com

November 16, 2012

Deadline for New Haven nonprofit and public sector agencies to apply to be a possible Yale President's Public Service Fellowship site; contact ppsf@yale.edu.

November 15, 2012, 6:30 pm

Fund-raising benefit for Spanish Community of Wallingford

November 13, 2012

Chris Matthews talks of importance of reading, at Read to Grow event

November 12, 2012, 11:45 am

Chris Matthews will appear at Hartford luncheon, to discuss his book "Jack Kennedy: Elusive Hero" and to benefit Read to Grow; RSVP by November 5 online or at 203.488.6800.

November 10, 2012, 11:00 am

Volunteer to join area journalists, poets and writers, and dozens of local educators and professionals who are committing a day to New Haven public high school seniors by offering one-on-one coaching on personal statements for college applications. This event will be hosted by the Co-op Center for Creativity; sign up online.

November 8, 2012, 5:30 pm

Free weekly entrepreneurship series offered by New Haven SCORE and the Public Library, on Thursdays (except for November 22) through November 29; call 203-946-8835.

November 8, 2012, 5:30 pm

Free weekly entrepreneurship series offered by New Haven SCORE and the Public Library, on Thursdays (except for November 22) through November 29; call 203-946-8835.

November 3, 2012

Parent University begins, at Gateway Community College, for families of students in New Haven public schools; contact veronica.douglas-givan@new-haven.k12.ct.us or susan.weisselberg@new-haven.k12.ct.us or register through automated lines: English, 203-497-7055; Spanish, 203-497-7056.

November 2, 2012

"Technology is changing how students learn, teachers say" -- New York Times article by Matt Richtel

October 30, 2012

Spelling bee celebrates New Haven Reads

October 26, 2012, 7:00 pm

Spelling bee for adults, to benefit New Haven Reads, at the University of New Haven's Dodds Hall; contact spellingbee@newhavenreads.org.

October 24, 2012

"Younger Americans' Reading and Library Habits," from Pew Research Center's Internet and American Life Project

October 22, 2012

Diane Frankenstein leads discussions of "conversational reading," October 22-25 and December 3-6 in Connecticut; for information, call (203) 887-5701.

October 18, 2012, 4:30 pm

Foundation Center Nonprofit Seminar, at New Haven Public Library, 133 Elm Street--free, but registration required

October 17, 2012, 5:30 pm

"Read By 8: The Importance of 3rd Grade Reading," with Henrietta Munoz, Ph.D., Eastside Promise Neighborhood Project Director, United Way of San Antonio. Program at 6:30 preceded by reception. Presented by Progreso Latino Fund at Gateway Community College, 1st-floor Community Room, New Haven. The event is free, with donations accepted.

October 17, 2012, 5:00 pm

Literacy Coalition meeting featuring presentation by Yolanda Caldera-Durant of the Annie E. Casey Foundation; anyone is invited to attend in the Community Room of the Public Library, 133 Elm Street. RSVP: info@literacyeveryday.org

October 15, 2012

Spelling bee invites teams to compete to benefit New Haven Reads; contact spellingbee@newhavenreads.org to sign up or receive information before the October 26 event.

October 13, 2012, 10:00 am

Volunteer to canvass for New Haven Promise, United Way's Boost! and Parent University

October 5, 2012

"New literacy bugs fly into town," on Jumpstart school readiness partnership with SCSU, Wexler-Grant, and Dwight

October 3, 2012

Opinion piece by John E. Padilla of the Annie E. Casey Foundation, on the GED test

September 29, 2012, 9:00 am

Girls' Science Investigations is a free program for those in grades 6-8. This year's program begins September 29, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 217 Prospect Street (Sloane Physics Lab) in New Haven.

September 21, 2012

Gov. Dannel Malloy helps celebrate reading at Read to Grow event

September 21, 2012

"A book for newborns (and parents)," by Nancy Elizabeth Wallace

September 21, 2012, 7:00 pm

Junta for Progressive Action, 43rd anniversary dinner

September 20, 2012

New Haven Public Schools and Southern Connecticut State University collaborate on GearUp

September 20, 2012, 10:00 am

"Subway Seminar" on proposal writing, at the New Haven Public Library

September 20, 2012, 12:15 pm

Read to Grow benefit luncheon with Governor Dannel Malloy, at the New Haven Lawn club

September 20, 2012, 9:00 am

Community Open House at New Haven Adult Education; call (203) 492-0213.

September 19, 2012, 1:00 pm

Family Read program begins Wednesday, September 19 at Wilson branch of the New Haven Public Library, 303 Washington Avenue. This free program runs for 10 weeks, Wednesdays through November 28. Parents explore classic children's literature and receive a new book each week for their child's library. Free transportation, child care and lunch are available, and the group is facilitated by trained volunteers through the CT Humanities Council. Parents with children ages 0-5 are welcome. Contact Yania Padilla Sierra at 203-688-8164 or yania.padillasierra@ynhh.org.

September 17, 2012

"Branford author pens book geared for reading to newborns," with Read to Grow

September 15, 2012, 10:00 am

New Haven Promise is going door to door to speak with families about its scholarships and Parent University, a new day-long series of free workshops for parents launching on November 3.

September 12, 2012

"New online 'report card' seeks to measure children's well-being," including their literacy skills

September 12, 2012, 6:00 pm

Benefit for Concepts for Adaptive Learning

September 11, 2012, 9:30 am

Orientation and informational session for volunteers serving as reading partners with the Jewish Coalition for Literacy, which works with New Haven public schools; contact bbrenner@jewishnewhaven.org about this event at 360 Amity Road in Woodbridge.

September 8, 2012

With Literacy Day on September 8, here is a "Literacy, Every Day" article by Coalition board members

September 8, 2012

New York Times article on John H. Locke's installation of bookshelves around the city

September 7, 2012

International Literacy Day, this year observed Friday, September 7: http://www.un.org/Depts/dhl/literacy/index.html

September 1, 2012, 12:00 pm

Saturday summer hours continue, with the Ives-Main Library open to the public from 12-5, and all other branches closed. The New Haven Public Library will resume regular Saturday hours, with the Branches open, on September 8.

August 29, 2012, 8:30 am

Gateway Community College grand opening, reception, and open house

August 28, 2012

"Harlem Renaissance Reborn" at ConnCAT

August 22, 2012, 4:00 pm

Back-to-school event, with free backpacks and school supplies for students in Newhallville, at the Literacy Center at 4 Science Park in New Haven. Donations of school supplies or cash/checks welcome; contact NHPD Lieutenant Rebecca Sweeney: RSweeney@newhavenct.net

August 16, 2012

Concepts for Adaptive Learning (CfAL) has received, from the William Caspar Graustein Memorial Fund, a grant to support development of a curriculum called "Digital Literacy for Early Learners: A Primer for Parents."

August 11, 2012

Last day of summer tutoring at New Haven Reads; additional volunteers are needed for the fall.

July 13, 2012, 10:00 am

LEAP Read-In on the Green--help share the love of books with New Haven's children by reading aloud to a small group of LEAP participants; RSVP to Yakeita Robinson at yrobinson@leapforkids.org.

July 9, 2012, 1:30 pm

First Lady Cathy Malloy to read to children at Connecticut Children's Medical Center in support of Reach Out and Read school readiness program

July 8, 2012

"Reading kicked open door to life's possibilities," Hartford Courant column by Catherine Blinder

June 28, 2012

ConnCAT's medical coding and phlebotomy classes preparing New Haveners for health careers

June 23, 2012, 7:00 pm

Reception and concert to benefit Spanish Community of Wallingford (SCOW), at Choate's Mellon Arts Center; for tickets at $40, call (203) 265-5866 or visit SCOW's website.

June 21, 2012

"Rebranding summer school," Marketplace radio report

June 21, 2012

National Summer Learning Day

June 21, 2012, 7:00 pm

Listen Here Short Story Reading Hour, selections from William Saroyan's The Human Comedy, from New Haven Review--at Best Video, 1842 Whitney Avenue, Hamden

June 21, 2012, 5:00 pm

Open House at United Way of Greater New Haven, 370 James Street, Suite 403, New Haven

June 16, 2012

International Festival of Arts and Ideas begins and runs through June 30

June 12, 2012

"Loud debate rages over New York library's quiet stacks"

June 12, 2012, 1:00 pm

Mandatory training for prospective applicants for a "Kids Succeed" grant from United Way of Greater New Haven, at 370 James Street, 4th floor, New Haven. United Way is inviting proposals for grant funding from any non-profit organization serving low-income school-age youth in Branford, East Haven, Hamden, New Haven, North Haven and West Haven. Annual grant amounts will range from $10,000-$50,000 and provide three years of funding to programs that provide high-quality wraparound services and learning supports to help school-age youth in our region succeed in school and be prepared for college and work. Applicants should first complete the Notification of Intent to Apply online, no later than June 30. Full applications are due July 16.

June 8, 2012

Board training offered by governance experts convened by Read to Grow; call (203) 488-6800 for information.

June 7, 2012

"High school grads 'scarred' by high unemployment," according to Rutgers study

June 5, 2012

"LEAP returns home"

June 4, 2012, 9:00 am

Conference on collecting, preserving, and sharing oral histories in the 21st century, with Bruce M. Stave, Sondra Astor Stave, and David Isay (of StoryCorps)--at Manchester Community College; contact melissa@ctculture.org.

June 3, 2012

"Literacy, Every Day" added to New Haven Register's community blogs

May 31, 2012

Junta for Progressive Action receives $25,000 grant from NewAlliance Foundation; Junta's literacy and ESL services cited

May 31, 2012

"For Giants' Justin Tuck, a push for reading starts at home"

May 30, 2012

"Digital literacy includes learning to unplug," New York Times blog post and article

May 25, 2012

"Literacy Paths Plotted"

May 25, 2012, 10:30 am

Free GED classes for New Haven residents, provided by New Haven Adult Ed. teachers in the new computer classroom at the Public Library's main branch. Classes run Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays until June. Students may join any time after calling 946-8130 ext 200.

May 24, 2012

"Group honors volunteers at Jewish Coalition for Literacy who read to young children"

May 16, 2012, 6:00 pm

New Haven high school juniors and seniors and their parents are invited to a free workshop, at the Public Library's main branch, on money management designed specifically for those approaching college. Attendees will be eligible to apply for a special Higher One scholarship. Students must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Space is limited, and registration is required at www.homay16.eventbrite.com or call the library at 203-946-8835.

May 16, 2012, 8:15 am

Literacy Forum: Speakers include State Education Commissioner Stefan Pryor and President Dorsey Kendrick of Gateway Community College, with panelists Erik Clemons of the Connecticut Center for Arts and Technology (ConnCAT), Maria Campos Harlow of Spanish Community of Wallingford, and Christopher Korenowsky of the New Haven Public Library--at Wilson Branch of the Public Library, 303 Washington Avenue in New Haven. RSVP: info@literacyeveryday.org

May 9, 2012

Marketplace radio report: "It's never too early for a good start in education"

May 4, 2012, 6:00 pm

Benefit event for Junta for Progressive Action, 169 Grand Avenue, New Haven, CT 06513

April 30, 2012

New Haven Register story on bookmobiles in West Haven and New Haven

April 28, 2012, 10:00 am

Book and Art Fair, sponsored by Girl Friends Inc. in partnership with New Haven Reads, at Wexler-Grant School (55 Foote Street)

April 28, 2012, 9:00 am

Branford Early Childhood Collaborative, community conversation at Branford High School

April 27, 2012, 8:45 am

Early Childhood Investigations Conference: "Using Projects to Foster Children's Cognitive Development"--April 27, 2012, at Eastern Connecticut State University in Willimantic

April 26, 2012

"Poem in your pocket day," part of national poetry month

April 24, 2012

NPR interview with children's book author Mo Willems

April 24, 2012

"Children's author and West Haven native Eleanor Estes gets tribute"

April 23, 2012

NPR story on Martin Salisbury and "visual storytelling" in children's picture books

April 21, 2012

Celebration of the Picture Book, at Yale University on the 40th Anniversary of the Edith B. Jackson Child Care Program, April 20-21

April 21, 2012, 1:00 pm

Reception for poetry contest finalists and winners at the Main (Ives) branch of the Public Library, 133 Elm Street; celebrate poets with attention, applause, awards and refreshments during Poetry Month.

April 20, 2012, 12:00 pm

Whitneyville ReadFest, at Books & Co./Legal Grounds, 1235 Whitney Avenue in Hamden, through Sunday, April 22; proceeds will benefit Reach Out and Read, the family literacy initiative at Fair Haven Community Health Center. There will be free, fun activities for children of all ages. For more info, visit Whitneyville ReadFest on Facebook or call Linda (203-248-9449) or Evelyn (203-430-6328).

April 16, 2012

Connecticut Center for Arts Technology (ConnCAT) opens at 4 Science Park

April 12, 2012

New York Times article on e-books and libraries

April 12, 2012, 5:30 pm

Voluntary Income Tax Assistance (VITA) is available free for those with incomes of $50,000 or less. Through April 12, services are via Junta Thursdays until 8 p.m. at SAMA (Spanish American Merchants Association), 258 Grand Avenue in New Haven. Contact (203) 787-0191 ext.12 or Natalia.Xiomara@juntainc.org.

April 12, 2012, 5:00 pm

Volunteers in Tax Assistance (VITA) at the New Haven Public Library, through mid-April, Mondays and Thursdays 5-7:30 p.m. and Fridays 1-4:30 p.m. Call 203-946-8125. At the Wilson Branch, VITA volunteers will be available Tuesdays 5-8 p.m. and Saturdays 1-4 p.m. Call 203-946-2228.

April 12, 2012, 11:00 am

Panel and Community Discussion: "Literacy and Its Connection to Incarceration," at Housatonic Community College, Beacon Hall Events Center, 900 Lafayette Boulevard in Bridgeport

April 12, 2012, 9:00 am

The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven is partnering with the Valley Community Foundation, to offer a series of free training sessions to nonprofits serving the region. Workshops begin with "Practical Skills and Strategies for Nonprofit Supervisors"--Thursday, April 12, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Succession Planning sessions are Monday, May 7, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and Monday, May 21, 4-8 p.m. Grant Writing 101 is Thursday, May 17, 4-5:30 p.m. (At Main branch of Public Library) Contact Jackie Downing at jdowning@cfgnh.org.

April 11, 2012

New Haven Public Library reaches community, seeks funds

April 11, 2012

Connecticut Center for Arts and Technology (ConnCAT) prepares to launch at 4 Science Park

April 10, 2012, 6:30 pm

The New Haven Public Schools guidance department is offering an evening of free college-focused workshops for NHPS parents, at the Cooperative Arts & Humanities High School (177 College Street). There will be workshops geared towards parents/guardians of high school students and workshops designed for parents/guardians of elementary and middle school parents. For high school parents, offerings include "The College Admissions Process," "Financial Aid" and "Ask a Counselor a Question." For elementary and middle school parents, offerings include "Helping your child transition to high school," "Saving for college with CHET" and "Pathway to Promise." There will also be a panel discussion with college admissions counselors to help demystify the college application process. Contact Newhavencollegeconsortium@gmail.com or (203) 946-8821.

April 6, 2012

"When a book lover's son won't read," New York Times blog post by Denise Schipani

April 2, 2012

Volunteers are needed! New Haven Reads is in great need of tutors for our after-school tutoring program for children, both for substitute and more long-term volunteer positions. New Haven Reads provides all the training that is needed for our successful one-on-one program. No experience is necessary. We are looking for people who have one hour a week that they can give to a child to share the joy and power of reading. Please contact Keri Humphreys at keri@newhavenreads.org or 203-752-1923.

April 2, 2012

"Tougher standards, better readers?" public radio feature on Common Core standards and reading of "informational text"

April 1, 2012, 1:00 pm

Nancy Elizabeth Wallace and Linda Friedlaender will present a reading from their latest book, "Look! Look! Look! at Sculpture." This free event includes a gallery activity and is most appropriate for children ages 4 to 8. Contact (203) 432-2858 or ycba.education@yale.edu.

March 27, 2012, 5:30 pm

Meriden Scrabble Challenge (at Four Points by Sheraton in Meriden) to benefit Literacy Volunteers of Greater New Haven; contact scrabble@lvagnh.org or (203) 776-5899.

March 27, 2012, 6:00 pm

"Education vs. Incarceration" documentary film and discussion at Yale Law School; contact jamil.jivani@yale.edu.

March 24, 2012, 8:30 am

African American Women's Summit at Wexler/Grant Community School, 55 Foote St, New Haven; 9:00 workshop on "Literacy in the Lives of African American Women: An Historical Timeline" will be presented by Susan Monroe, Coordinator of School 29 Literacy Project. The session will explore how reading and writing have been used to further the personal, social and political goals of African American women.

March 16, 2012, 8:30 am

Haskins Training Institute seminar for clinicians, educators, parents, and scientists on "Speech-Sound Disorders in Early Childhood: Early Indicators and Interventions." Topics will include speech perception and production in preschool and young school-age children, at the Main Auditorium, 300 George Street, New Haven; visit the website for registration options.

March 3, 2012

Hartford plans extra kindergarten time for early literacy

March 2, 2012

Read Across America Day, birthday of Dr. Seuss

February 21, 2012, 5:30 pm

Mardi Gras gala and silent auction to benefit New Haven Free Public Library

February 15, 2012

New Haven Promise scholarships awarded to more than 100 students so far

February 4, 2012

"Take your child to the library day"

February 2, 2012

Hamden library director retires

February 2, 2012, 9:30 am

Grantseeker Information Webinar--Nonprofits interested in applying for a competitive Responsive New Grant from the Community Foundation for Greater New Haven and the Valley Community Foundation are invited to participate in a webinar. Attend from your desk(https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/293393638) or in person by emailing dcanning@cfgnh.org. Both options have space limits. The grant process begins with a submission of a pre-application, due March 2.

January 20, 2012, 8:00 pm

New Haven Review subscription party, $20, at the Institute Library, 847 Chapel Street. Each ticket includes a 1-year subscription to the New Haven Review, beginning with issue #9, available at the party. Current subscribers may purchase the subscription as gifts for others. RSVP: Susan Ingraham at (203) 772-2002 ext. 100 or susanc@rainmakerthinking.com.

January 18, 2012

Connecticut's State Board of Education approves the Commissioner's reorganization plan for the State Department of Education.

December 29, 2011

Graduation rates for Connecticut high schools show some improvement, but nearly 1 in 5 students does not complete high school in four years.

December 27, 2011

"Not Just Books Anymore": Hartford Courant editorial on libraries

December 25, 2011

"New Haven Reads lives up to late founder's dream, carries on her work"

December 23, 2011

Community Foundation awards grant to Literacy Coalition of Greater New Haven

December 12, 2011

December 10, 2011

Holiday party of TGWNN to benefit New Haven Reads; food and drink donated by generous local restaurants, at 85 Church Street, Suite 2S, $20 minimum donation

November 30, 2011

New Haven Reads, student success story

November 30, 2011

Concepts for Adaptive Learning receives $10,000 grant from Connecticut Community Foundation

November 15, 2011

UConn study suggests economic return of quality child-care training by All Our Kin

November 8, 2011, 9:00 am

Motheread/Family Read training institute, November 8-10 with Connecticut Humanities Council; contact Christine Pizarro: Christine@ctculture.org

November 3, 2011, 11:30 am

Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Elizabeth Strout is the featured guest at the New Haven Public Library Foundation's luncheon to benefit the library; contact Clare Meade at cmeade@nhfpl.org.

November 2, 2011

U.S. Conference on Adult Literacy, November 2-5

November 1, 2011

"NAEP 2011 ... results reveal many concerns for Connecticut.... In reading, Connecticut

October 30, 2011, 1:00 pm

Fund-raising, through zumba, for New Haven Reads

October 5, 2011, 6:00 pm

With Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services, the New Haven Public Library is offering free classes to prepare for the U.S. citizenship test, every Wednesday through October 5. Classes focus on U.S. history and government and are open to all. For further information and to sign up, contact Bill Armstrong, (203) 946-8130 ext 381.

October 3, 2011

"He Built Up Branches -- and People" article in memory of James Welbourne

October 2, 2011, 3:00 pm

Celebration of the life and legacy of the late James Welbourne, at the Wilson Branch of the New Haven Public Library, 303 Washington Avenue

September 30, 2011

New Haven Public Library branches open Saturday afternoons

September 28, 2011, 6:00 pm

Financial literacy course, offered by New Haven Promise on three Wednesdays

September 22, 2011

Article and TV program on the New Haven Promise

September 19, 2011

"West Haven's incoming library director brings renewed hope"

September 18, 2011

"Your baby can't read: Experts, moms weigh in on best way to teach vocabulary"

September 16, 2011

Computer equipment donated to Concepts for Adaptive Learning -- equipment is then refurbished and given to families who receive free computer training

September 16, 2011, 7:00 pm

Donald Hall, former U.S. Poet Laureate, 2011 National Medal of Arts recipient and Hamden native, to be honored at Miller Memorial Library in Hamden. Call (203) 287-2680 for details.

September 12, 2011, 5:00 pm

The New Haven Public Library's downtown computer classes are free and open for registration at (203) 946-4837. Classes are Mondays, September 12, 19, and 26 from 5-6 p.m. and 6:30-7:30 p.m.

September 8, 2011

"Literacy, Every Day" article by Coalition board members

September 5, 2011

Obituary for James Welbourne (1942-2011), who died August 22

September 3, 2011, 9:30 am

Memorial service for the late Christine Alexander on Saturday, September 3 at Yale's Battell Chapel (corner of College and Elm Streets)

September 1, 2011

Memorial Service set Saturday for founder of New Haven Reads

August 27, 2011

Randall Beach's column on the New Haven Public Library's main branch, Ives Memorial Library

August 26, 2011

Former New Haven City Librarian James Welbourne remembered

August 19, 2011

"Census: Parents Reading More with Their Children"

August 8, 2011

Anthony DiLauro joins Read to Grow as Executive Director

August 1, 2011

"A New Haven Neighborhood Embraces Its Library"

July 27, 2011

New York Times op-ed by Jeff Smink on summer learning

July 22, 2011

"Communities prosper when their citizens read"

July 17, 2011

"Extraordinary Life: Christine Alexander Founded New Haven Reads"

July 12, 2011, 4:00 pm

Free Math Camp for teens begins, Tuesdays and Thursdays through August 4, with focus on pre-Algebra; 25$ deposit to be returned for 90% attendance. Call (203) 752‐1923 or e-mail kirsten@newhavenreads.org to register.

July 7, 2011

"New Haven woman gave the gift of literacy; Christine Alexander helped youngsters learn to read."

July 6, 2011, 4:00 pm

Free SAT prep classes begin, Mondays and Wednesdays through August 10; 25$ deposit to be returned for 90% attendance. Call (203) 752‐1923 or e-mail kirsten@newhavenreads.org to register. Tutors will assist with reading comprehension and vocabulary, math skills and problem solving, essay composition, test-taking strategies, and registering for SAT testing.

June 29, 2011

"States Target Early Years to Reach 3rd-Grade Reading Goals"

June 27, 2011

New Haven Reads founder Christine Alexander dies after battle with breast cancer; remembered as 'extraordinary person.'

June 17, 2011

Last day of academic-year tutoring at New Haven Reads, with summer tutoring to run July 5 through August 13; see spring newsletter linked here.

June 10, 2011

"Gratitude extended to Jewish Coalition for Literacy volunteers"

June 7, 2011, 5:30 pm

Literacy Volunteers of Greater New Haven to celebrate tutors and students, as well as honor community partners, at Miller Library, 2901 Dixwell Avenue, Hamden; RSVP: (203) 776-5899 or info@lvagnh.org.

June 3, 2011

New Haven Promise seeks CollegeCorps volunteers to promote educational opportunity

May 19, 2011, 6:00 pm

Family Read partnership between Connecticut Humanities Council and Junta for Progressive Action, Thursdays through May 19; contact Celia.Carvalho@juntainc.org or 203-787-0191.

May 16, 2011

"Books for low-come families," David Bornstein's "Fixes" column for the New York Times

May 4, 2011, 2:00 pm

Webinar on improving literacy for English-language learners

May 1, 2011, 11:30 am

Book brunch with authors Amy Bloom, Carlos Eire, and Chandra Prasad, to benefit Literacy Center of Milford

April 16, 2011

Week of the Young Child events April 10-16, including the Little Read at the New Haven Public Library; see also http://www.naeyc.org/woyc.

April 13, 2011, 4:30 pm

New Haven Promise discussion at 4 Science Park, on ways literacy organizations can both support students' preparation and offer valuable routes for their community service; RSVP: info@literacyeveryday.org

February 28, 2011

"Literacy Forum: Learning in the 21st Century, in Ways New and Old"

February 12, 2011

Article on Read to Grow, books for children

January 29, 2011

Column on Literacy Coalition website, resources, needs

January 3, 2011

Verizon Foundation grants $1500 to the Literacy Coalition of Greater New Haven and its new website, through efforts from Literacy Volunteers and New Haven Reads

December 20, 2010

New Haven librarian seeks public's views

December 16, 2010, 7:00 pm

"Listen Here" short story reading series, Thursdays through December 16 (except for Thanksgiving)

December 10, 2010

Randall Beach column: "Parents can nurture love of literature starting at very young age"

December 4, 2010, 2:30 pm

Conversation with Nora Ephron, to benefit Read to Grow, at Long Wharf Theatre

December 1, 2010

Column on volunteers who serve as "Literacy Heroes"

November 17, 2010

Education Week news on the New Haven Promise Partnership

November 4, 2010

Article on event welcoming New Haven's new city librarian and honoring his predecessor

October 31, 2010

NIH: "Improving mothers' literacy skills may be best way to boost children's achievement"

October 13, 2010

Column on New Haven Reads and its Walk for Literacy

September 25, 2010, 9:00 am

Walk for Literacy

September 17, 2010

September 13-17, National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week

September 7, 2010

International Reading Association webinar on "Building Support for Effective Reading Instruction" (also available on September 8)

September 1, 2010

National Institute for Literacy webcast, "Getting Reading Results in the Classroom: What Research Tells Us"

August 24, 2010, 4:30 pm

New Haven Police Lt. Rebecca Sweeney and other members of the NHPD are part of a campaign to provide books and promote reading across city neighborhoods. This effort is in collaboration with New Haven Reads.

April 27, 2010

"Quindlen Talks of Life at Long Wharf" for Read to Grow

April 5, 2010

"Family Literacy Forum: Reading, Culture, and 'Quality Time' at Home"

November 14, 2009

Kennedy recalled at literacy group's annual luncheon

November 3, 2009

"Literacy Coalition Forum: 'Empowering Teachers,' Reading Research, Instruction, and Supports"

October 26, 2009

Margie Gillis discusses using the latest research on reading Thursday

June 15, 2009

EDITORIAL: Digital divide closes in New Haven

April 24, 2009

They really know their ABC's

January 24, 2009

Reading program founder gets 'Super' prize for efforts

November 24, 2008

Literacy Coalition Forum: Early Reading, Community Action, and Catalytic Philanthropy

October 20, 2008

Literacy Coalition board meeting

April 24, 2008

Literacy Coalition Forum: State Legislative Update and the Big Read

May 2, 2007

A Day For Literacy

October 26, 2006

Their "Second Chance" Starts With Reading

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