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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
November Student of the Month 2024: Balla Mosha
Balla is an outstanding student in the adult emergent reader classes at the English Skills Learning Center
ESLC
Nov 26, 20241 min read
Boosting Focus Through Intentional Practice: How Simple Brain Exercises Help Adults Learn Better
This article highlights some classroom skills teachers can use to support adult learners build up focus skills in class.
ESLC
Oct 25, 20243 min read
Attention Building Activity: Alternating Attention Task"Target Word Hunt"
This is an activity intended to help support learners increase focus and attention abilities.
ESLC
Oct 25, 20242 min read
Selective Attention Activity: "Find the Target Letter"
Objective: Strengthen students' ability to focus on a specific target (letter) while filtering out other information. Materials Needed:...
ESLC
Oct 25, 20242 min read
September Student of the Month 2024: Ahmed Awes
Ahmed's kindness and helpfulness make him a true standout in his English class! He always gathers the books and whiteboards at the end of...
ESLC
Sep 30, 20241 min read
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