Literacy can mean many things...the traditional definition of reading, writing & language, but also financial literacy, numeracy skills and artistic/musical literacy. Supporting student achievement in these areas is a high priority for EducationMatters.

Some academic programs supported by EducationMatters include:

• Families Learning Together, CBE
• Afterschool Literacy for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, DHHS
• Kindergarten Literacy Backpacks, James Short Memorial Elementary
• Writer in Residence Program, Monterey Park Elementary
• Home Reading Books, William Reid Elementary
• Developing Literacy/Parenting Skills for ESL Community, Further Education Society
• Volunteer Tutoring, Calgary Reads
• Silver Springs Elementary School Home Reading Program
• Annie Gale Junior High Creating our own Realities Film Literacy
• Writing our World - WH Cushing Workplace School
• Aboriginal Families Learning Together, CBE
• Backpack Literacy Program - Belfast School
• Fostering Student Literacy - Penbrooke Meadows School
• Literacy for Challenged/Diverse Readers - Keeler School
• Wordplay: Reading in Action - Calgary Learning Centre

For more information about supporting Academic/Literacy programs through EducationMatters, please contact Heather Hankins-Bruce at 403-294-8112.