3.9 million New Yorkers with limited English proficiency or without a high school diploma 🎓 need adult education. We call on @govkathyhochul , @andreastewartcousins , and @cheastie to invest $15 million in FY27 to support Adult Literacy Education (ALE) funding. #LiteracyLiftsNY @NYCCAL

Thank you @nilyrozic.bsky.social for meeting with NYCCAL yesterday to talk about strengthening adult education across New York. We're advocating for: 📚 $15M for Adult Literacy Education 🛡️ Passage of the New York for All Act #NY4All #LiteracyLiftsNY

Yesterday we met with Aman Patel in @liunewyork.bsky.social's office to talk about the urgent need for adult literacy funding in New York. Thank you for the conversation and your time. We're advocating for: - $15M for Adult Literacy Education - Passage of the New York for All Act #LiteracyLiftsNY

Adult literacy advocates in Albany yesterday. Thank you to @claireforny.bsky.social and your Legislative Director, Simon, for taking the time to meet with us and talk about the needs of adult learners across New York. Next steps: 📚 $15M for Adult Literacy Education 🛡️ Pass the New York for All Act

Thank you so much to Senator @jessicaramosqns.bsky.social and her session assistant Kristen for meeting with us. It means a lot to be able to share how Adult Literacy Education empowers our adults and why we need to pass #NY4All to protect immigrant communities! #LiteracyLiftsNY

Great conversation today with Senator Gustavo Rivera’s office in Albany. Thank you for your time and for hearing directly from adult literacy advocates. We’re calling for: 📚 $15M for Adult Literacy Education 🛡️ Pass the New York for All Act #LiteracyLiftsNY @nmicnyc.bsky.social @thenyic.bsky.social

Adult literacy means better jobs, better health, safer communities, and stronger families. Students at @maketheroadny.bsky.social share why adult education matters. 📚 Invest $15M in Adult Literacy Education 🛡️ Pass the New York for All Act #LiteracyLiftsNY

Adult literacy means better jobs, better health, safer communities, and stronger families 📚 $15M for Adult Literacy Education, pass the New York for All Act. #LiteracyLiftsNY @nyccal.bsky.social @governor.ny.gov @speakercarlheastie.bsky.social @leaderasc.bsky.social @emilyassembly.bsky.social

“I am Angela, an immigrant from Colombia. I was a nurse in my country. I came in 2020 and stayed because of the pandemic. Now I study English so I can have more opportunities. My dream is to become a nurse anesthetist.” Invest $15M in Adult Literacy Education. Pass New York for All. #LiteracyLiftsNY

Adult literacy is an economic strategy. If all adults reached a 6th grade reading level, U.S. income would grow by $2.2 trillion a year. In NY: • A HS diploma = 24% higher earnings • Strong English skills = lower poverty rates Invest $15M in Adult Literacy Education. Pass NY for All. t.ly/BszA5

✋HOLD UP! Reality Check: 𝟑.𝟗 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐭 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐘𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬 need literacy and education support. Only about 3% are served by state-funded programs each year. Join us on March 5. We're going to Albany to push for: ✅ $15M for Adult Literacy Education ✅ New York for All 🔗Read on: t.ly/BszA5

Standing in solidarity with @minnetesol.bsky.social and the educators, learners, and families impacted by recent immigration enforcement in Minnesota. Violence, fear, and injustice are bringing learning to a halt. Our classrooms must remain places of safety, dignity, and care. t.ly/u2PQ0

Hot off the press! Our new New York State one-pager that outlines our state budget priorities for FY27. #LiteracyLiftsNY drive.google.com/file/d/1faqq...

Everyone deserves legal representation, regardless of status. We owe it to the NYS immigrant community to pass the Access to Representation Act now! Visit nyic.me/ara to join the campaign

Proud to propose a $20M investment to expand adult education in New York City - opening new seats and seamless access to English, digital literacy, HSE, civics, and more for immigrant New Yorkers, no matter their status. 🎓🗽#LiteracyLiftsNYC www.nyccaliteracy.org/home/educati...

The National Institutes of Health found that the greatest determinant of a child’s academic success is the mother’s reading level. March celebrates reading and women’s history. Continue to #SupportAdultLiteracy programs and help all students reach their full potential.