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ESLC's Annual Picnic
Each year, the English Skills Learning Center looks forward to our annual Picnic in the Park , a special event where staff, students,...
Jessica Hercules
Sep 242 min read
August 2025 Volunteer of the Month: Aimee B.
Aimee poses for a picture with ESLC students. For the past three years, Aimee has been a dedicated volunteer with the ESLC, showing up...
ESLC
Aug 291 min read
Teaching Tip: Model Accessible Speech
When we slow down, simplify, and support our spoken language with visuals or gestures, we’re doing more than just making communication...
Jessica Hercules
Aug 262 min read
August 2025 Students of the Month: Farhad & Haydeh
Farhad & Haydeh pose with volunteer teacher, Ilene. We’re lucky to have students like Farhad and Haydeh in our classes. Their dedication...
ESLC
Aug 261 min read
Student of the Month: July 2025
Introducing Chrisay, our student of the month for July 2025! Chrisay is a dedicated student who has been a valuable member of our...
ESLC
Aug 221 min read
Teaching Tip: Supporting Mental Wellness in the Classroom During Stressful Times
Adult learners have a lot going on outside the classroom. They might be working long hours, caring for family, adjusting to a new...
ESLC
Jul 313 min read
Department of Education Funding Freeze Hits ESLC
On June 30, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) froze nearly $7 billion of federal funding that supports educational programs...
ESLC
Jul 152 min read
Teaching Tip: Roll, Read, Erase – A Fun and Flexible Warm-Up for Literacy Learners
This simple activity is a favorite for literacy classrooms because it combines movement, numeracy, reading, and fun—all in a low-prep...
ESLC
Jun 112 min read
Juneteenth, Literacy, and the Power of Information
On June 19, 1865, Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, and delivered news that should have already been known: all enslaved people...
ESLC
Jun 112 min read
Celebrating Annie Porter: 2025 Recipient of the Jean and Bruce Bingham Literacy Legacy Award and May Volunteer of the Month
We are thrilled to share that Annie Porter has been named the 2025 recipient of the Jean and Bruce Bingham Literacy Legacy Award and our...
Carol Hand
Jun 42 min read
May Student of The Month: Yua Hwang
The ESLC is excited to spotlight an incredible student who exemplifies the ESLC mission. Yua Hwang, a participant in our Empowering...
Carol Hand
May 231 min read
ESLC Instructor Named National Outstanding Educator of the Year
We are thrilled to share some fantastic news from the national stage! Hedy, one of the dedicated instructors at the English Skills...
ESLC
Apr 112 min read
Launching #CelebrateSkills: A New Social Media Campaign at ESLC
At The ESLC, we believe in celebrating the strengths and talents of adult language learners. Too often, deficit narratives dominate...
Sean Mena
Feb 281 min read
ESLC Impacted by Federal Funding Freeze
On February 4th, the U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem froze United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)...
ESLC
Feb 272 min read
December Student of the Month 2024: Konchuk Phuntsok
Meet Konchuk, our Student of the Month and a citizenship student at the Granite Library location! Originally from Tibet, Konchuk has been...
Sean Mena
Jan 241 min read
The English Skills Learning Center Stands for Strong, Integrated Communities
The English Skills Learning Center (ESLC) expresses deep disappointment with the recent executive actions restricting legal immigration...
ESLC
Jan 233 min read
Immigration Pathways and Processes: Test your knowledge
Test your knowledge of immigration pathways and processes with this engaging quiz.
ESLC
Jan 231 min read
Building Connections - ESLC Holds a Community Resource and Career Fair
The English Skills Learning Center held a vibrant event at one of our workplace training sites, bringing together community resource...
Jessica Hercules
Dec 19, 20241 min read
December 2024 Volunteer of the Month: Alexa
This is Alexa’s second year volunteering with the Empowering Parents (EP) program and she continues to exceed expectations! Despite...
Sean Mena
Dec 19, 20241 min read
November Volunteer of the Month 2024: Brooke Adams
Brooke is is an exceptional teacher whose commitment to empowering her students is truly inspiring. Her thorough approach ensures that...
ESLC
Nov 26, 20241 min read
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