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MAKE LIFE-CHANGING LEARNING
A REALITY FOR ALL
Our New Mission and Vision Statements
As we move forward into a new strategic plan cycle, we have updated our organization's mission, vision and the core values defining our work. Join us as we work together to cultivate change and navigate all areas where literacy makes an impact in everyone’s life.
![Preschool teacher reads a book to 5 preschoolers huddled around her.](/sites/default/files/styles/boxy_image_callout/public/2024-07/022_LiteracyMN_10-17-2023%20%282%29.jpg?itok=FnrrcY89)
![Adult Class](/sites/default/files/styles/feature_grid/public/2019-10/104_MLC_2016-2.jpg?h=3deea79c&itok=mbuL9ZKZ)
Free classes for adults
![Learner works at computer with headphones](/sites/default/files/styles/feature_grid/public/2021-01/DSC04173_0.jpeg?h=da4cac12&itok=HRRY-Ov1)
Digital equity. Bridging the digital divide.
![Man holding conversation sheet](/sites/default/files/styles/feature_grid/public/2019-10/Ted2.jpg?h=92749aae&itok=tUTdQPrX)
Training and resources for tutors and educators.
![Minnesota State Capitol](/sites/default/files/styles/feature_grid/public/2019-10/mnhs-msc_v_300.jpg?h=a73bcec7&itok=dAxlHwPo)
Advocacy. Transforming policy; effecting change.
![VISTA Participants](/sites/default/files/styles/feature_grid/public/2019-10/VISTA%202017-49.jpg?h=29c439a3&itok=IciW42UO)
AmeriCorps VISTA. Strengthening Literacy through National Service.
![Reading Together](/sites/default/files/styles/feature_grid/public/2019-10/183MLC_Northfield_7-24-19.jpg?h=44e7339f&itok=tmAQZYyF)
A whole-family approach to literacy.
ENGLISH UNLOCKED
IS NOW AVAILABLE!
English Unlocked, a new curriculum for adult English language learners, is officially here. This four-level curriculum is developed with the adult learner perspective to reflect their lives and interests.
Check out pricing and free samples for this brand new curriculum today!
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Because
Literacy Changes Everything
Once I made friends and knew about how to communicate, then America was just perfect.
Abdirisack A., 2018 Journeys Author. Read Journeys.
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HELP US
MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Website, text, phone, email and in-person inquiries to our Adult Literacy Hotline helped adults in Minnesota find free literacy classes.
Book donations provided children in our Summer Reads program with engaging, reading-level appropriate material.
Tutors who attended Literacy Minnesota’s trainings and workshops learned best practices for tutoring adults and children.
Northstar Digital Literacy Assessments test essential computer, software and technology skills.