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Svitlana Klymenko: A Beacon of Perseverance in the ESL Program
The Literacy & Learning Center is proud to highlight Svitlana Klymenko, a remarkable student in our English as a Second Language (ESL)...
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Dec 1, 20232 min read


Warm Wishes
As 2023 draws to a close, The Literacy & Learning Center has much to be thankful for. We started the year with extensive damage to our...
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Nov 28, 20232 min read


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Nov 7, 20231 min read


Volunteer Highlight: Marianne Lassiter
Feel free to choose your own adventure if you’re looking for opportunities to contribute to the mission at The Literacy & Learning...
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Oct 27, 20231 min read


Giving Thanks
The successes of The Literacy & Learning Center come in the form of a growing understanding, new skills, and confidence witnessed in the...
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Oct 16, 20231 min read


TL&LC’s 2023 - 2023 Volunteers of the Year
We were saddened to learn that our beloved "reading dog," Ben Crenshaw Neslage, passed earlier this year. Thanks to former board member...
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Oct 11, 20232 min read


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Oct 5, 20231 min read


TL&LC's Volunteer Appreciation Event: A Celebration of Community and Impact
On Friday, September 29, the Literacy & Learning Center hosted a Volunteer Luncheon to honor and celebrate the incredible volunteers who...
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Oct 4, 20231 min read


UPLIFT A CHILD: Create a Lifelong Love of Reading from the Start
The Dolly Parton Imagination Library, funded through the efforts of The Literacy & Learning Center, sends age-appropriate books to...
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Sep 27, 20233 min read


Volunteer Luncheon - For Past, Present, and Future Volunteers!
Join us for a delightful afternoon at the Volunteer Luncheon! This event is a special occasion to honor our incredible volunteers who...
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Sep 22, 20231 min read


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Sep 5, 20231 min read


The Importance of Early Childhood Education
Early childhood education is essential for the development of young children. It gives them the foundation they need to succeed in school...
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Aug 30, 20232 min read


Vickie Betts: Volunteer Extraordinaire and a Passionate Advocate for Education
Vickie Betts, both a board member and dedicated volunteer tutor at The Literacy & Learning Center, possesses a deep passion for education...
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Aug 30, 20232 min read


Our Heartfelt Gratitude to Kate Alice Dunaway
The Literacy & Learning Center is so grateful to Kate Alice Dunaway for her generous gift of furnishings and décor to decorate the...
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Aug 30, 20231 min read


After-School 2023/24 Off to a Great Start!
Yesterday was the first day back for the new school year, so we welcomed our first after-school students back into our space since before...
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Aug 30, 20231 min read


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Aug 2, 20231 min read


TL&LC Welcomes the New Lead Teacher for Pre-K
The Literacy & Learning Center is excited to announce the first new staff member for the new pre-K program — Carolyn Middlebrooks!...
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Jul 31, 20232 min read


Registration Open for TL&LC's After-School Program: Where Kids Can Learn, Grow, and Have Fun
Fall is in the air, and that means the new school year is approaching! Parents of school-aged children are starting to think about their...
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Jul 25, 20231 min read


Inscripción abierta para el programa extraescolar de TL&LC: donde los niños pueden aprender, crecer
¡El otoño está en el aire, y eso significa que se acerca el nuevo año escolar! Los padres de niños en edad escolar están empezando a...
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Jul 25, 20231 min read


Addressing Community Need with a New Pre-K in Highlands
The Literacy & Learning Center is pleased to announce the opening of its North Carolina certified pre-K program in Highlands. Responding...
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Jul 25, 20232 min read
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