Literacy Consortium Hosts Adult Basic Education Summit

Who:              Superintendent Meria Carstarphen, state legislators, and leaders of the Saint Paul Community Literacy Consortium, which includes 14 community-based program providers
 

What:             Presenters will highlight the vital role of Adult Basic Education programs in supporting Saint Paul’s economic development and show the impact of eroded state funding on literacy programs serving a growing number of recent refugees and immigrants.  The summit will also include testimonials from adult learners, a panel discussion, and an opportunity for questions and answers.

When:            9-10:30a.m. Friday, Sept. 15, 2006
                                   

Where:           Ronald M. Hubbs Center for Lifelong Learning
1030 University Avenue (southeast corner of University and Lexington) Saint Paul
 

Why:              To call for adequate state funding of Saint Paul’s literacy and work force programs.