National Literacy Action Week

Posted by on December 03, 2012

National Literacy Action Week

Throughout its history, SCALE has supported the activist initiatives of campus-based literacy programs across the country. National Literacy Action Week (NLAW) is a national initiative for strengthening literacy activism.

NLAW will take place January 28-February 3, 2013. During this week,  campus literacy programs nationwide join together to raise awareness about literacy and create change on their campuses and in their communities.

Every year NLAW occurs around the anniversary of the Greensboro Sit-ins. Students were integral to the success of the Civil Rights Movement, as they organized campuses and participated in Freedom Rides, sit-ins and marches. We celebrate that spirit for social justice today!

Learn more about why NLAW, why college students, and why February 1st!

http://readwriteact.org/events/national-literacy-action-week

Get ideas for projects!
Want to plan a project but don’t know what to do? SCALE can help with that! Visit our website to find dozens of ideas and guides to help make your idea a reality.

Get resources to plan your project.
http://readwriteact.org/events/national-literacy-action-week/helpful-resources/

Read about past NLAW events here!
http://readwriteact.org/events/national-literacy-action-week/past-nlaw-events/

Receive funding for your project!
SCALE is has a limited number of mini-grants ranging from $50-200 available to Campus-Based and Student-Led programs and Individual Students who plan NLAW programs.

Register your project to receive funding!

http://readwriteact.org/events/national-literacy-action-week/how-to-get-involved/apply-for-a-mini-grant/

Join our social media campaign!

SCALE will be leading a national social media campaign to advocate for literacy. Join us by posting tweeting literacy facts and activities in your communities with #NLAW.

Also, load your pictures and videos to Facebook and YouTube and let us know!

Find out more!   http://readwriteact.org/nlaw-social-media/

Still want more information? Attend our Webinar!
We will be holding a free Webinar on Friday, December 7th. Come and gain tools to advocate for any cause you’re passionate about. We will also provide a brief introduction of National Literacy Action Week, and be on hand to answer any questions you may have.

Register now! http://readwriteact.org/events/online-training-series/