
Innovating Adult Literacy: Stories from Across Canada
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Podcast Overview
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">In our first season, we heard from experienced practitioners and learners who shared practical advice, effective strategies, and best practices to help inspire and guide those just starting out in the world of literacy instruction.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight:400;">This season, we’re taking things a step further. Exploring Canada’s Literacy Landscape: Innovative Approaches is a 13-part series where we’ll travel across the country—province by province, territory by territory—to uncover creative and effective literacy programs that are making a real difference in people’s lives.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight:400;">This season builds on our original Literacy Legacy initiative, expanding our focus from best practices to the innovative approaches shaping the future of literacy in Canada.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight:400;">So join us as we explore Canada’s literacy landscape—one story, one program, and one inspiring community at a time.</span></p>
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11/10/2025
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April 10, 2026
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April 8, 2026
Literacy in Action-Lennoxville Quebec
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March 24, 2026
Access To Learning-Newfoundland and Labrador
In today’s episode, we explore community-based literacy programming in Newfoundland and Labrador, where learning often happens in the same spaces where people seek connection, stability, and support. Across the province, programs operate in a range of community settings, from libraries and seniors’ residences to correctional facilities and community organizations. The focus is always the same: meeting people where they are physically and academically and creating opportunities to build foundational literacy, numeracy, digital literacy, and life skills.
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- What is Innovating Adult Literacy: Stories from Across Canada?
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">In our first season, we heard from experienced practitioners and learners who shared practical advice, effective strategies, and best practices to help inspire and guide those just starting out in the world of literacy instruction.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight:400;">This season, we’re taking things a step further. Exploring Canada’s Literacy Landscape: Innovative Approaches is a 13-part series where we’ll travel across the country—province by province, territory by territory—to uncover creative and effective literacy programs that are making a real difference in people’s lives.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight:400;">This season builds on our original Literacy Legacy initiative, expanding our focus from best practices to the innovative approaches shaping the future of literacy in Canada.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight:400;">So join us as we explore Canada’s literacy landscape—one story, one program, and one inspiring community at a time.</span></p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
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- Does this podcast accept guests?
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