When you think of learning to read, you may picture a young student working through phonics flashcards or a picture book. But groups around Milwaukee also help adults strengthen their reading skills — ...

Dianne Brewington, an instructor with Literacy KC at their newest headquarters in the old Westport Middle School in Kansas City. The organization that helps adults and families to improve literacy ...

To the editor: In 1970, I was a student teacher and then a second-grade teacher in New York. I later became a learning and reading specialist and taught the teachers. Throughout my training, I learned ...

So it's no wonder, that after a career in human resources, Brewington gravitated to becoming a certified adult education instructor. These days, Brewington is loving her work with Literacy KC, ...