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kanderson59
Apr 152 min read
Reflections on an internship at Siena
Above: Left to right, Marissa Johnston, Juliet Brown-Graves, and Crystal White make up the social work team at Siena Literacy Center. Our...
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kanderson59
Apr 81 min read
Student Spotlight: Serigne Bassirou Lo
Serigne Lo started studying English at Siena Literacy Center in November, only two weeks after he arrived in the United States from...
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kanderson59
Apr 11 min read
New classroom to house English classes
In February Siena Literacy Center partnered with St. Suzanne Cody Rouge Community Resource Center to open new classroom space to house...
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kanderson59
Nov 6, 20231 min read
Workforce instructors help students reach goals
Siena has recently brought on three part-time workforce in-structors to work with students enrolled in Siena through the Skills for Life...
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kanderson59
Nov 5, 20231 min read
Annual Gala Raises $7,500 for Adult Literacy
We celebrated our annual gala on September 7 at the Bayview Yacht Club with more than 60 friends and supporters. The event raised more...
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kanderson59
Nov 2, 20232 min read
Student Spotlight: Melvin Cooper
Congratulations to Melvin Cooper, who has completed his program at Siena and will graduate to a GED program at St. Vincent and Sarah...
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kanderson59
Oct 30, 20231 min read
View our fall newsletter!
Our fall newsletter went out to mailboxes and inboxes this month! Check it out to learn more about the good work being done at Siena...
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kanderson59
Aug 29, 20231 min read
Breaking down barriers to learning
We're so excited to announce that we'll be employing a new Community Resource Navigator, thanks to a grant from the Community Foundation...
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kanderson59
Aug 8, 20231 min read
Siena book available as PDF
Did you get a chance to read our book of student stories that came out in April? If you didn't, the book is now available as a PDF here....
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kanderson59
May 1, 20231 min read
New book highlights Siena learners
We are so pleased to announce our new book, "Our Shared Humanity," edited by volunteer and former staff member Sr. Lenore Boivin, OP, and...
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kanderson59
Apr 4, 20231 min read
Enjoy our spring newsletter!
Our spring newsletter is now available! Check out what we've been up to at Siena Literacy Center.
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kanderson59
Dec 28, 20221 min read
Learner Voices: Vicki White
Siena learner Vicki White reflects on childhood trips she took with her family. Trips By Vicki White Daddy liked to drive and was a...
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kanderson59
Dec 21, 20221 min read
Students Tell Their Stories in Writing Club
In September, Siena kicked off a new writing club for students and tutors who want to become better writers. Since then, members have...
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kanderson59
Dec 14, 20221 min read
Continuing Education
Our tutors are always keeping their skills fresh at our monthly tutor workshops! Here are some of their tips on what it means to be a...
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kanderson59
Dec 7, 20221 min read
Learning as a Family
An education is for everyone, and we’re proud to welcome siblings, spouses, and entire families to enroll as learners at Siena to improve...
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kanderson59
Nov 30, 20221 min read
Read our Fall 2022 Newsletter!
Our Fall 2022 newsletter is available now: Did you know Siena's newsletter is now available as an online e-newsletter? Sign up here.
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kanderson59
Nov 30, 20222 min read
Student Spotlight: Fatoumata Toure
The school year is off to an exciting start for learner Fatoumata Toure, who became an American citizen on October 17. Fatoumata and her...
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kanderson59
May 31, 20221 min read
Read our latest newsletter!
Our newest newsletter should be in your mailbox! Or you can read a copy here to learn more about our hardworking volunteers, our...
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