NYC Adult Literacy Pilot Project

On January 23, 2024, the LAC released “Strengthening Adult Literacy Education: Updated Results from the NYC Pilot Project Fiscal Year 2023.”

​This new report provides an update on the FY2023 results of the citywide $2.5M Adult Literacy Pilot Project, created in FY2022 and funded by the New York City Council and supported by the NYC Department of Youth & Community Development.

​In its second year, this pilot continued to fund 19 community-based adult literacy programs to invest more per student and sustain and deepen critical program enhancements from year one. As a result, programs reported significant increases in student engagement, staff engagement and retention, student support services, digital literacy skill gains, access to culturally responsive education, educational gains, and workforce preparation and connections.

On January 12, 2023, the LAC released “Strengthening Adult Literacy Education: Results from the NYC Pilot Project Fiscal Year 2022.”

This report described the Fiscal Year 2022 activities and results of the citywide $2.5M Adult Literacy Pilot Project, created and funded by the New York City Council and supported by the NYC Department of Youth & Community Development.

This pilot funded 19 community-based adult literacy programs to invest more per student and strengthen and enhance services. As a result, programs reported significant increases in student engagement, staff engagement and retention, digital literacy skill gains, access to culturally responsive education, educational gains, workforce preparation, and student support services.