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I stood on the ridge above our campsite. The sun was coming up later in the morning, and later still in the mountains. An orange glow engulfed the campground, the tops of the...

As the leaves change from bold and bright lush greens, to magnificent oranges, yellows and reds, my mind wanders off to thoughts of what fall brings. Fall to many means kids...

In my last blog post, Advocating Literacy, I wrote about work at the international level and a call to action at the local level. I want to share with you what is happening...

Change is in the air. You can feel the energy shift from lazy summer days to a quicker autumn pace. As we get ready for fall, CALP staff are busily creating schedules and...

For many years UNESCO has been an advocate for literacy around the world. They declared September 8 as International Literacy Day back in 1967. In 2003, they led the United...

You are invited! CLN staff are gearing up for the start of a new year of professional development and training. To start off our 2023-2024 year, we’invite you to join us for...

As the Metis & Indigenous Liaison, I have had the honour of being in this role for the last six years. I have seen the growth the Community Learning Network and the entire...

There have been many exciting wins for CALP organizations this past year through professional development! Let’s see what you know about the training and learning...

CALP staff across the province bring considerable knowledge and experience to the field. Like the adult learners they support, CALP practitioners come to CALP by way of...

Do you agree with any or all of the following statements? We use our literacy skills in all aspects of our lives. Literacy helps us to respond, engage and take action in the...

“I love what I do.” “I am extremely grateful for this opportunity.” “I have learned so many new things.” “I am excited to help another person achieve their goals.” “I have...

“Being part of this project has been unbelievably helpful to me in how I will support literacy learners in the future. I feel that it has been the best training I have ever...

Speaking plainly is something we are born doing. Even a baby’s cry is usually a clear indicator that something’s up and parents learn pretty quickly what that is just by...

I’ve recently realized I’m a curious person, meaning I have questions and I want answers. I definitely have an eager desire to know more, and I want to know more about is...

I love resources. I love being surrounded by books and am often distracted by a great online tool. Over the years, my stack of beloved resources has grown, and I am always...

There has been a recurring theme popping up over and over for me—the importance of story. Stories are a way of sharing knowledge, truth, laughter, pain, and so much more. I...

It’s a new year with new possibilities! Perhaps your organization is considering starting or expanding your programming to include family literacy programs. How, you may ask,...

CALP staff are well known for extending kindness to their learners, volunteers and community members. Focusing on strength-based learning and learner-centred approaches are...

Location, location, location! Attracting adult learners can seem like a daunting task, but you know promoting your programs in the right locations can make a world of...

* Please note: this article was originally published in the Rural Routes Winter 2022 newsletter Math comes up again and again as a challenging subject to learn. To help a...