What’s new
What’s new at Parkdale Project Read (PPR):
- Parkdale Project Read is hiring: We are currently accepting applications for the position of Community Literacy Worker. The closing date for the posting is August 27, 2010. The full job call is located on the CharityVillage website at http://www.charityvillage.com/cvnet/viewlisting.aspx?id=216852&eng=True&fs=True&fa=False . Please follow application instructions on the job posting. No telephone inquiries, please.
- Parkdale Project Read is currently accepting applications for volunteer literacy tutors: If you are interested in becoming a volunteer at PPR and would like more information, please visit our Volunteer page. Complete the tutor application form (click on the Volunteer link at the top of the page to download a copy) and give us a call at 416 531 6308 to arrange an interview.
What’s been going on at PPR
- Literacy Through Hip Hop – We are excited to announce our project and collaborative effort with “Literacy Through Hip Hop” which delivers literacy programming using hip hop culture to youth across the Greater Toronto Area. Visit www.lthh.org for more information.
- Partnership with George Brown College to create web-based tools to explore how violence impacts learning: The Office of Literacy and Essential Skills has funded Parkdale Project Read and George Brown College for a two-year project that will create tools for community-based programs and community colleges identify ways to better support students who have experienced violence and barriers to their learning.
- Research on Learning and Violence – Please visit the website www.learningandviolence.net for more information about ongoing research, initiatives and information about the impact of violence on learning.