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Luke and Nina’s Story
English is “hard to learn”, but Luke is now an intermediate-level student with a solid grasp of the language basics. Nina, too, now has a tutor at the Literacy Council and is one of the fastest learners in our program.
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Posted Aug 10, 2026
Save the Date! 5th Annual Scholar's Bowl in October
Save the date for our 5th Annual Scholar’s Bowl! Join us Thursday, October 22, 2026, at the Washington Elks Lodge for an evening of trivia, friendly competition, and community support. Gather your team, play for your favorite charity, or support the event through one of our sponsorship opportunities. Registration is due September 24.
Posted Apr 14, 2026
Literacy Council of Southwestern PA Appoints Diana Dick as Executive Director
The Literacy Council of Southwestern PA names Diana Dick as Executive Director. Learn about her background and vision for expanding literacy access.