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Technical.ly – Oct. 10: How do digital navigators help adult learners in Philadelphia?
Experts from Beyond Literacy, the ExCITe Center and the Office of Children and Families shared their experiences and advice on advancing digital literacy at the 2022 Technology Learning Collaborative conference. To reach true digital equity, offering access to devices...
Metro Philadelphia – Sept. 22: Education Power Players – Kimmell Proctor, CEO, Beyond Literacy (VIDEO)
Meet Kimmell Proctor, the CEO of Beyond Literacy, Philadelphia’s largest adult education nonprofit. Kimmell has more than 25 years of experience in education and nonprofit services, and at Beyond Literacy, she serves over 1,500 underprivileged adults across three main...
NBC10 Philadelphia – Sept. 20: ‘Go for It’: Take a Chance on Yourself and Go Beyond Literacy
As part of the Better Together series, Philly Live takes a look at the work being done by Philadelphia’s Beyond Literacy. https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/entertainment/philly-live/go-for-it-take-a-chance-on-yourself-and-go-beyond-literacy/3367764/
EC&M – Sept. 8: Beyond Literacy, TAIA-School to Launch Mobile Learning Lab
Master electrician Harold DeLoach teaches students to use their skills to help others. The TAIA-School (www.taiaschool.com) announced the completion of the new Beyond Literacy's Mobile Learning Lab — a repurposed school bus equipped with computers, learning software,...
PHL17 NEWS – July 1: Whitman Library, Beyond Literacy eventPHL17 (VIDEO)
An Exciting Day For Families At The Whitman That’s Where Our Very Own Jennifer Lewis-Hall Enjoyed Reading To Families Yesterday As Part Of A Special Event With Beyond Literacy And Adult Education Program In The City Literacy Initiative Is Part Of The Nonprofit Summer...
The Philadelphia Citizen – March 11: The Real Opportunity Gap
The head of a literacy nonprofit on how to ensure disadvantaged Philadelphians can read, do math and use a computer—for their prosperity, and all of ours BY KIMMELL PROCTOR Gov. Tom Wolf’s recently introduced final budget for Pennsylvania prioritized investment...
PHL17 – March 7: National Reading Month and Nonprofit Beyond Literacy (VIDEO)
March is National Reading Month. Jennifer Lewis-Hall says the release of her third book and her first children’s book – “The Tale Of The Sly Mongoose: Bianca And The Anguilla Island Adventure.” With Jennifer for this segment is Kimmell Proctor, CEO of Beyond Literacy...
BeLit Bulletin Learner Spotlight – March 2022
OUR LEARNER SPOTLIGHT: Briana Graham, 37, BeLit Learner & Pre-Apprentice While March is a month that honors trailblazing accomplishments of women, BeLit learner Briana Graham embodies women empowerment all year long. Growing up in North Philadelphia with her...
BeLit Bulletin Learner Spotlight – February 2022
OUR LEARNER SPOTLIGHT: Dorrie Miller Abdul Rahim, 53, BeLit Learner Dorrie grew up in North Philadelphia with her siblings and many cousins. She enjoyed being part of a large family, surrounded by love from her mother, grandmother, and aunt. When attending school,...
BeLit Bulletin Learner Spotlight – January 2022
OUR LEARNER SPOTLIGHT: Carlos Santiago, 28, BeLit Learner (Pictured with his mom, Marybell) Growing up, Carlos was charismatic, kind, and engaging. As a child, he was heavily involved in his community and local dance groups. His energy was so vibrant that he was...
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