Brooklyn Assembly Member Robert Carroll on Wednesday secured $50,000 to support the Brooklyn Public Library’s (BPL) adult learning education and training programs.
The funds will enhance the library’s literacy initiatives by aligning them with evidence-based practices, particularly focusing on the science of reading, according to a press release.
“The Brooklyn Public Library is one of our borough’s most vital institutions, and I am proud to be able to support their efforts to align their adult literacy programming with evidence-based practices following the science of reading,” said Carroll. “As a person with dyslexia, I know first-hand how much of a difference evidence-based reading interventions can make. Becoming a fluent reader can transform one’s life, and we want everyone to have the chance to achieve this.”
The funding will support the training of BPL staff and stakeholders in applying the latest research on the science of reading to adult learners. Additionally, the allocation will be used to revamp tutor training, build a depository of research materials and incorporate decodable reading materials and multimedia into the library’s collection, the press release said.
"As a leader in developing modern 21st-century libraries, it is imperative that our librarians and classroom instructors use the latest evidence-based research to develop lessons for our adult learners," said Linda E. Johnson, president and chief executive officer of Brooklyn Public Library. "With these funds, we can provide the most effective and up-to-date classroom instructions for our adult learners, helping them to become active and engaged members of our community.”
Carroll represents Brooklyn’s 44th Assembly District, which includes neighborhoods such as Park Slope, Windsor Terrace, Kensington and Ditmas Park. The library will also share its findings and experiences with the broader adult learning community as part of its ongoing literacy efforts.
