Dr. Robert Laubach (“Dr. Bob”) of Laubach Literacy Action in Syracuse, NY, speaks at Literacy Council annual meeting. He is the son of Laubach Each One Teach One literacy method founder Dr. Frank Laubach. In 1959, Dr. Bob founded “News For You”, the newspaper for new readers, and New Readers Press, which remains the publishing...
The Literacy Council receives the J C Penney Golden Rule award
19 volunteers receive training in the Laubach method of teaching reading.
Formal collaboration with Frederick Community College begins. This will help assure that students are being placed in the best program for them—either at the Literacy Council or at FCC.
A new in-depth website featuring information for students and tutors, videos, upcoming events, ways to donate and more has launched. The website is available to users in English and Spanish.
The Unity Campaign again selects the Literacy Council as a cause supported by the Unity Campaign for Frederick County. Literacy Council staff, volunteers and students again participate in the Unity Campaign Olympiad, winning the award for the best song.
Ayse Meze Lounge calls on the Literacy Council to offer a Restaurant English class to staff.
The Literacy Council is chosen as a beneficiary in the second Unity Campaign for Frederick County. Literacy Council staff, volunteers and students participate in the Unity Campaign finale, the Olympiad.
The first restaurant English language program is launched with staff at Brewer’s Alley, a Frederick restaurant. Magic Foot Spa and its employees followed soon after.
Longtime president, tutor trainer, and volunteer par excellence Caroline Gaver receives the Governor’s Lifetime Achievement Award in Annapolis.
