I've taken responsibility for a very small children's library and I'd love your ideas for making it awesome. [more inside]
posted by serazin on Sep 3, 2009 - 14 answers

What online tutorials or books are best for learning literacy only in Spanish? [more inside]
posted by nameleech on Jul 7, 2009 - 1 answer

What books could you recommend that might help a slightly mentally challenged adult start learning to read? [more inside]
posted by graytona on Jan 15, 2009 - 16 answers

I need help finding free expert literacy tutoring for an LD adult learner in Charlotte, NC, or a grant source for an adult learning center there. [more inside]
posted by Jennifer S. on Jan 13, 2009 - 4 answers

One of my neighbours has asked me for some advice and I'm pretty dumbfounded. A senior (~80yo) that she knows has said that he'd like to learn to write and spell, but she has no clue where to start. So, what resources are out there that could be of help? [more inside]
posted by CKmtl on Dec 7, 2008 - 5 answers

Please help me find a present for my sister's 30th birthday. She's asked for book(s) on certain topics that she's interested in, but I have no idea about these particular genre's. [more inside]
posted by Solomon on Sep 15, 2008 - 10 answers

Where can I get the Islamic equivalent of Jewish Literacy? [more inside]
posted by parkbench on Jul 30, 2008 - 8 answers

Is it safe to assume that anyone professionally employed in a computer-using job (secretary, assistant, ect.) is familiar with ZIP archives? What about the public at large? [more inside]
posted by unmake on Jun 18, 2008 - 29 answers

What are the social benefits of public libraries (and literacy)? [more inside]
posted by Slam I Am on Aug 1, 2007 - 26 answers

How can I learn to recognise more languages? [more inside]
posted by PuGZ on Apr 12, 2007 - 20 answers

I need help writing a puppet show to teach the importance of literacy to kids k-5. [more inside]
posted by magikker on Apr 4, 2007 - 8 answers

I need to find a basic computer literacy/skills test to download. Any suggestions? [more inside]
posted by JonnyRotten on Oct 17, 2006 - 4 answers

Where can I find the best, proven basic ICT/Internet literacy workshops? Where can I find the best, proven models for providing limited technical support over the phone and via email? [more inside]
posted by By The Grace of God on Oct 5, 2006 - 1 answer

Help me come up with fundraising ideas for my local chapter of Literacy Action. [more inside]
posted by starbaby on Sep 19, 2006 - 14 answers

Help me help someone with literacy problems. [more inside]
posted by essexjan on Mar 2, 2006 - 5 answers

Is listening to an audio-book less intellectually stimulating than reading the same book, especially in terms of literacy and increasing vocabulary?
posted by nthdegx on Dec 18, 2005 - 19 answers

I am interested in teaching personal financial literacy (insurance, savings, credit cards, FICO scores) through games. I heard about this from Well's Fargo, but I was hoping for something more compelling. Does anyone know of any good financial literacy games out there? Does anyone have any good ideas for one?
posted by blahblahblah on Oct 25, 2005 - 6 answers