Join us for the Literacy Council of Northern Virginia’s Annual Recognition Ceremony, an evening celebrating the incredible work of LCNV’s students, community partners, volunteers, and instructors. This will be a FREE virtual event on Thursday, October 29, from 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM. You won’t want to miss hearing the powerful stories of our learners. RSVP NOW!
My Teachers Really Helped Me During the Quarantine Order
September 8th was declared international literacy day by UNESCO in 1996, to remind the public of the importance of literacy education for individuals and the society as a whole. This year, International Literacy Day focuses on “Literacy teaching and learning in the COVID-19 crisis and beyond,” and we especially would like to address the stark disadvantages our community faces during this …
Insight from an LCNV Teacher: How LCNV Enhances Reading as a Family Activity
Earlier this month we celebrated International Book Lovers’ Day on August 9, a day dedicated to reading and literature. In LCNV classrooms, teachers always put a strong emphasis on the importance of books and the habit of reading, as it is not only an integral part for literacy development, but also opens doors towards independent learning and enjoyment. Especially in …
Way to Go, LCNV Community!
Dear LCNV Community, What a strange time the last few months have been! With the development of COVID-19, LCNV transformed all of our classes to online platforms and successfully completed our teaching and learning during the spring semester. As pleased as we have been by the effectiveness of this new teaching method, we are more touched by the dedication, devotion, and …
“I Won’t Give Up”
Yeon has been a student with LCNV for some time, and we are delighted to see her improve day by day. Read her essay on her journey learning English below: “I moved to the US the 27th of August, 2018. When I arrived, I couldn’t speak English. I was afraid to live in America. I found a place to learn …