Literacy

Supporting people’s ability to read and write

What is literacy and why is it important?

Literacy is the ability to read and write. Literacy is important because it is necessary to be able to access and understand information in order to function in today's society. It is critical to increasing understanding and knowledge, which can lead to better employment opportunities, higher pay and better quality of life. It also provides the foundation for lifelong learning, which helps equip people with the skills they need to adapt to changing circumstances.

Increasing the literacy rate is associated with improved educational attainment, which has been linked to higher economic growth and a better quality of life. Investing in literacy also increases access to information and opportunities, empowering individuals and communities to push for social and economic change.

How is technology and educational technology improving literacy?

Technology and educational technology is playing an increasingly important role in improving literacy. This includes utilizing digital platforms that make reading and writing more accessible, such as e-books and online learning tools. Educational technology can also help improve efficiency by providing more personalized and targeted instruction. For example, adaptive learning tools can identify the areas where a student is struggling and provide targeted assistance making content more engaging and effective.

What types of organizations does Tech Jobs for Good support under Literacy Education?

Our literacy impact area includes organizations that touch on some aspect of improving literacy. This spans organizations that are focused on increasing access to literature, early childhood education programs focused on reading and writing, and those advocating for policy change to improve literacy rates.

Literacy Organizations

Early literacy assessment software for elementary schools where students read out loud into devices

Education

San Francisco, CA, USA

https://literably.com Literably Jobs

n2y provides technology-forward, age-appropriate solutions that enrich the lives of individuals with unique learning needs and those who support them.

Education

Huron, OH, USA

https://www.n2y.com/ n2y Jobs

First Book is a nonprofit social enterprise that provides new books, learning materials, and other essentials to children in need. Since our founding in 1992, First Book has distributed more than 175 million books and educational resources to programs and schools serving children from low-income families.

Education

Washington D.C., DC, USA

https://firstbook.org/ First Book Jobs

Personalized Close Reading & Argumentative Writing Lessons

Education

Chicago, IL, USA

https://thinkcerca.com/ ThinkCERCA Jobs

Catholic Charities is a place of Help and Hope. As the charitable arm of the Diocese of Colorado Springs, families and individuals come to us to begin their journey from crisis to stability, to weather the current storm, or to heal a broken spirit. Through our faith, our staff and volunteers guide those we serve with compassion and purpose, helping map out the journey based upon realistic goals and abilities, utilizing over 75 Catholic Charities’ programs and services, partner agencies, and community collaborations. Catholic Charities serves anyone in need regardless of religion, race, gender, age, disability, socioeconomic level, or background.

Public Infrastructure

Poverty Alleviation & Economic Development

Castle Rock, CO, USA

https://www.ccharitiescc.org/ Catholic Charities of Central Colorado Jobs