[Publib] Fwd: WE LEARN Conference-Related Updates available

[Diedre Conkling]

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Subject: WE LEARN Conference-Related Updates available
From: WE LEARN <welearn at litwomen.org>
Date: Mon, 17 Dec 2007 14:28:21 -0500

WE LEARN 5th Annual (Net)Working Gathering & Conference on Women &  
Literacy
Building Alliances / Construyendo Alianzas

March 7- 8, 2008
Fordham Univ. at Lincoln Center in New York City, NY
Co-Sponsored with WE LEARN by Fordham University Graduate School of  
Education

For more conference details, go to: http://www.litwomen.org/ 
conference.html

New details posted:
Travel & Hotel (Make reservation by Jan. 25 deadline for best rate)
Registration Form
Applications for ABE Student Scholarships / Work exchange
Volunteers needed

** Also Note: WE LEARN can now accept membership dues (new & renewal)  
and donations via our website. http://www.litwomen.org/membership.html


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Past news - reminders:

Call for writings for Women's Perspectives #3 (2008) / Women & Money

Call for Writings by Adult Basic/Literacy Education Students --  
Writers must be adult literacy/basic education students attending  
classes or working with a tutor.

For details and forms go to: http://www.litwomen.org/perspectives.html

Women's Perspectives #3: Women and Money will showcase writings by  
adult literacy/basic education students across all levels. Student  
writers are encouraged to reflect and to write on the theme of women  
and their experiences with finances, class, security, income, and  
other everyday issues related to women’s lives as affected by money.  
All forms of writings accepted: Stories – personal or creative,  
Poems, Opinion essays, Advice, Budget or Action Plans. Original  
artwork about this theme will also be accepted.

Lesson Planning Ideas & Worksheet also available: www.litwomen.org/ 
perspectives.html

Deadline (absolute): January 18, 2008

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Calendar Cover Contest!
We are celebrating the 5 year anniversary of WE LEARN!  We invite you  
to share in the creation of a calendar that marks this special  
occasion by submitting your original artwork and/or writing.  We are  
looking for quotes (from teachers & students), poetry, classroom  
ideas, photos from WE LEARN events, drawings, short reviews of  
recommended women-centered literacy materials or curriculum resources  
(and how you've used them), or any other reflections on your  
experiences with WE LEARN that have inspired you.  Design the cover  
for the calendar and win a bookstore gift certificate!  All  
submissions due by December 31, 2007!  All proceeds from the calendar  
to benefit the work of WE LEARN.

Please send submissions to: welearn at litwomen.org
or mail to address below

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Fall Newsletter

The Fall 2007 is now available and posted on our website. Members  
should have received their hard copy in the U.S. Mail. It can also be  
downloaded from our website: http://www.litwomen.org/news/07FallNews.pdf


We hope your Winter Season is filled with warmth and joy.
WE LEARN Board of Directors and
Mev Miller, Ed.D., Director

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WE LEARN
Women Expanding: Literacy Education Action Resource Network
www.litwomen.org/welearn.html

182 Riverside Ave.
Cranston, RI 02910
401-383-4374
welearn at litwomen.org







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