ELA Department Receives National Book Fund Grant

The Edmonds College ELA department, led by faculty Jackie Burgess and Jaehan Park, was awarded a National Book Fund grant of $2,363.52 from ProLiteracy.  Several others, including Rosa Woolsey, Kristin Quach, and Geoff McKeown, reviewed the application and gave feedback before final submission.

The grant aims to award funds to organizations to purchase print materials from New Readers Press for students in literacy and basic education programs. Faculty in Levels 1 and 2 have provided input on the books to order with the funds. 

Our students need to build English fluency through reading which allows them to understand the usage of words and become familiar with new vocabulary in context. Reading builds grammar and writing skills and exposes students to language patterns.

The books we received include listening and speaking practice which builds listening and speaking skills.

The books will support students in our Level 1 and Level 2 classes. A total of about 400 students take classes in these two levels each quarter.

Please join us in congratulating the participants in this grant for their dedication to successfully seeking additional resources for students in our division!