Literacy Alliance
Ferst Foundation, founded in 1999 by Robin Ferst, is a nonprofit with a mission to increase literacy (just like Literacy Alliance!). Their Muscogee branch offers newsletters, reading tips, and opportunities for you to volunteer and help boost literacy among our…
About Us
The Literacy Alliance is a non-profit organization based out of Columbus, GA. Our programs reach a wide variety of people, but they are all focused on one message: increasing literacy levels.
Donate
Whether you have $1, $10, or $1,000, it all goes to help us in our mission to spread literacy in the Chattahoochee Valley.
Tools for Students, Parents, & Teachers
Whether you’re a parent, a K-12 student, a GED student, or you just want to improve your literacy skills, then there should be something here to help you.
Latest News
Featured Resource: Starfall
Starfall is a collection of computer games aimed for young children. They’re designed to be educational as well as engaging. The program emphasizes exploration, play, and positive reinforcement—encouraging children to become confident and intrinsically motivated. Starfall is an educational alternative…
Featured Resource: Khan Academy
Khan Academy is free online learning for all ages! This website allows one to learn at their own pace for free. It featured a wide range of subjects including math, science, and humanities. Overall, it’s a great resource for students,…
First 2000 Days
Why are the first 2,000 days so critical? There are only 2,000 days between the time a baby is born and when he or she will begin kindergarten. During that time, brain architecture is forming. The brain is not fully developed at birth….
Cold Hard Facts
Economic security, access to health care, the ability to support the students and their families and the ability to actively participate in civic life all depends on an individual’s ability to read.
