http://hoosierhillsliteracyleague.org Committed to Family Literacy Tue, 22 Jun 2010 21:11:44 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Dolly Parton has several upcoming TV appearances in honor of the 25th anniversary of Dollywood. In many of these appearances, she will mention her book program, the Imagination Library. For example, she gave away her 25,000,000th book last week! The recipient was a sweet little four-year-old boy ... http://hoosierhillsliteracyleague.org/?p=117 Children who do not engage in educational experiences over the summer can lose up to three months of learning in math and reading. Write on – Book Your Summer 2010 is a fun way for kids age 6-12 to use their skills so they don’t lose them over the ... http://hoosierhillsliteracyleague.org/?p=112 Check out the Hoosier Hills Literacy League facebook page and become a fan!  Search "HoosierHillsLiteracyLeague" and keep checking back for updates! http://hoosierhillsliteracyleague.org/?p=110 Think you’re ready to take the GED? The last chance before the school year ends to take the official GED practice test is on Thursday, April 29, 5-7, Saturday, May 1, 10-12, and Thursday, May 4, 5-7. You must choose 2 testing times to attend, since the test takes 4 ... http://hoosierhillsliteracyleague.org/?p=108 Jennifer Hale had been signed on as a tutor with us for many months, but received her first student in August, 2009. Her student, Bill* (not his real name), had graduated high school, but could only guess at most words. In just one 90 minute session, Bill had learned to ... http://hoosierhillsliteracyleague.org/?p=100 Congratulations to our two newest GED graduates – Sharon Briones and Jennifer Jarrett! Both took the test in November, and both received word that they passed before the end of 2009! We are proud of you! http://hoosierhillsliteracyleague.org/?p=75 Ever wonder if you have what it takes to help someone imporve their basic skills?  If you have 60-90 minutes a week, love people, and love to learn, chances are you do have what it takes!  What you don't have, we will supply in our next tutor training workshop.  This ... http://hoosierhillsliteracyleague.org/?p=54 When parents hear about their children getting a free book every month, and when kids hear about getting mail of their very own, eveyone want to know “how do I sign up?”  Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library makes it happen.  The program is administered by the HHLL, and we currently have funding ... http://hoosierhillsliteracyleague.org/?p=76 To celebrate Literacy Awareness Month, the children of St. John’s in Aurora had an afternoon of fun called “Make a Move for LIteracy” on September 30. Using current brain research and her passion for improving reading skills, Laura Priebe developed a live version of the popular scrabble-type game “Bananagrams.” The game ... http://hoosierhillsliteracyleague.org/?p=84 The Hoosier Hills Literacy League will administer the GED PRACTICE TEST for anyone interested in taking the GED test.  The official GED Practice Tests can help you determine if you are ready to take the GED test.  The Practice Tests include the same types of questions that are found on ... http://hoosierhillsliteracyleague.org/?p=29