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Washtenaw Literacy Featured on WEMU’s Washtenaw United
September 25th, 2025 Washtenaw Literacy was honored to be featured on WEMU 89.1 FM’s Washtenaw United, a series produced in partnership with the United Way for Southeastern Michigan that highlights the people and organizations advancing equity and opportunity in our...
Multi-use Resources for Diverse Goals!
While there are many resources here in our resource library, it is always helpful to have a resource that can be used for more than one topic. And even though Washtenaw Literacy focuses on reading, writing, and math, our learners' goals often overlap into other...
Washtenaw Literacy Names David Martineau as New Executive Director
ANN ARBOR, MI – July 17, 2025 – Washtenaw Literacy is pleased to announce the appointment of David J. Martineau as its new Executive Director, effective July 10, 2025. Martineau brings more than two decades of leadership experience in nonprofit organizations committed...
Top up your tutor training!
Throughout June, Washtenaw Literacy will be providing free training for a whole new group of volunteer tutors. Even though tutors only need to go through the training curriculum once, it is always a good idea to review the training materials to freshen up your...
Get energized with these ESL activities!
Attention ESL tutors! Are you looking for activity ideas for sessions with learners? Here are a few suggestions we're highlighting this month, courtesy of Program Coordinator Jaime Merritt. First, try using GoLocal with TheRide as a fun way to learn about public...
“Add” these Resources to your Tutoring Tricks!
While English literacy is the core of our mission at Washtenaw Literacy, having a fluent understanding of math is just as vital for our learners' success. Numbers and letters are often tied together in daily life and being able to recognize and comprehend how numbers...
Become a U.S. Citizen with our support!
Becoming a U.S. citizen is a major goal and achievement for many learners at Washtenaw Literacy. Tutors can use the citizenship test to help their learners improve their English, learn about U.S. laws, and understand the steps to become a citizen. The test also covers...
Help your learner get to the next level!
Our learners' goals are just as diverse as they are, but they all have something in common. They want to make their life better, and they came to us for help achieving that goal. If you have only volunteered for one program or have only tutored a few learners, it...
Wen’s Story
Wen was a dedicated scientific researcher in cardiology back in China. Seeking to further her career and explore new experiences, she moved to the US in 2022. Upon arriving, she faced two major challenges: navigating life in English and adjusting to the cultural...
Quitting the Third Grade by Blair Kraft, Washtenaw Literacy and Washtenaw Community College graduate
I was sitting quietly doing my best to be neat. I had been warned by the Commandant, Mrs.D. The hair on the back of my neck snapped to attention as I hear her goose stepping up the aisle from behind. As the pungent odor she called perfume got closer I quivered,...