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Literacy Is
Reading
Writing
Listening
Speaking
Confidence
Community
Connection
Freedom
Power
Illuminating

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.

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Digital equity. Bridging the digital divide.

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Training and resources for tutors and educators.

Minnesota State Capitol

Advocacy. Transforming policy; effecting change.

VISTA Participants

AmeriCorps VISTA. Strengthening Literacy through National Service.

Reading Together

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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English Unlocked example pages

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.

Abdirisack, English Language Learner

HELP US
MAKE A DIFFERENCE

18,923
hotline inquiries

Website, text, phone, email and in-person inquiries to our Adult Literacy Hotline helped adults in Minnesota find free literacy classes.

8,393
books to kids

Book donations provided children in our Summer Reads program with engaging, reading-level appropriate material.

3,101
trainees

Tutors who attended Literacy Minnesota’s trainings and workshops learned best practices for tutoring adults and children.

7.91 million
assessments

Northstar Digital Literacy Assessments test essential computer, software and technology skills.