🦙 Lucian L. 梁慕華

(she/her) a non-profit adult education, #ESOL, literacy, cat, karaoke, books and puzzles type of person
Hello world. This is my nonsense poetry.

[🦙 Lucian L. 梁慕華 @lulucian]

I had to pleasure to speaking with @BrianKavanaghNY's staffer, Stacie. 👏🏼Thank you for taking the time to hear from our program, teacher, & student about the difference ALE is making in our lives! Pls support keeping programs whole and invest in education for 3.9m New Yorkers.

[US Adult Literacy @USAdultLiteracy]

Thank you @BrianKavanaghNY for meeting with us and listening to adult education students today! Education is critical to their success and families’ lives in NY. Invest $27.9 in ALE (Adult Literacy Education) funding. #LiteracyLiftsNY @NYCCAL

[US Adult Literacy @USAdultLiteracy]

It’s not just about digital access; adult learners need digital literacy too. If we are going to close the digital divide, digital literacy is essential because adult learners must be digitally proficient to participate in the digital economy. #DIW2024 #NYCADE @NYCCAL

[🦙 Lucian L. 梁慕華 @lulucian]

🚨@NYCYouth & @NYCMayor: 2 million adults in NYC need adult literacy classes to learn English or get a GED, yet the @NYCMayor’s budget plans to cut it. Allocate $21.8 million to sustain & expand these programs! #LiteracyLiftsNYC @NYCCAL

[US Adult Literacy @USAdultLiteracy]

🚨@NYCYouth & @NYCMayor: 2 million adults in NYC need adult literacy classes to learn English or get a GED, yet the @NYCMayor’s budget plans to cut it. Allocate $21.8 million to sustain & expand these programs! #LiteracyLiftsNYC @NYCCAL

[NYCCAL @NYCCAL]

🎉 Big shoutout to the NYS Senate for adding an extra $1.5M for Adult Literacy Education! 📚 Huge thanks to our tireless champions Senators @NYSenatorRamos and @Iwen4NY! 🌟 Let's lock in this vital funding in the adopted budget! 💪 #AdultEdu #HSE #ESOL#LiteracyLiftsNY

[NYCCAL @NYCCAL]

Thank you to @CMJulieWon ✨for spearheading this response letter to the current DYCD Literacy RFP and extending the thank you to the 42 city council members who signed on. DYCD needs to hear how detrimental the NTAs can be to serving the tens and thousands of adult ESOL students.

[🦙 Lucian L. 梁慕華 @lulucian]

Well-said! There is no bigger commuter city than NYC. It's a shame that DYCD city funding is locking out programs and the tens of thousands of adult immigrants they serve by not being located within the designated NTA.

[University Settlement @UnivSettlement]

Our Adult Literacy Program serves New Yorkers from all 5 boroughs who travel to study with US. NYC needs to fund these programs in a way that effectively supports institutions doing the work. Thx to @CMCarlinaRivera + @ChrisMarteNYC for signing @CMJulieWon 's vital open letter.

[cmjuliewon.bsky.social @CMJulieWon]

City Hall could leave out 70% of currently-funded nonprofits from offering free English classes to our neighbors. Preventing New Yorkers with limited English proficiency, including asylum seekers from accessing ESOL classes is just wrong. Read more: https://t.co/XtfFtqvbci

[🦙 Lucian L. 梁慕華 @lulucian]

The #DigitalDivide is preventing some of our best teachers to be able to teach virtually or hesitant to bring tech into the classrooms. It creates barriers for adult learners, which can include educators from achieving their personal and professional goals. #DigitalInclusion

[US Adult Literacy @USAdultLiteracy]

Teachers play a crucial role in equipping adult learners for success in our digital age. Digital literacy skills are essential tools to empower students in an increasingly digital world. Let's ensure educators have the resources & training to lead the way! 💻📚 #DIW2023 @NYCCAL

[Leah Clay-Youman @leahrcy1]

In our digital world, inclusion is vital. Equal access to tech, knowledge, and opportunities matters. Digital inclusion empowers education, jobs, services, and voices. Let's build connected communities for all to thrive. #DIW2023 #NYCADE @NYCCAL @netinclusion @CUNYALP #adultedu

[US Adult Literacy @USAdultLiteracy]

It’s not just about digital access; adult learners need digital literacy too. If we are going to close the digital divide, digital literacy is essential because adult learners must be digitally proficient to participate in the digital economy. #DIW2023 #NYCADE @NYCCAL @COABEHQ

[🦙 Lucian L. 梁慕華 @lulucian]

Access to education includes access to technology AND the skills to use it! Technology creates opportunities for learning beyond traditional classrooms but we need to meet students where they are & invest in programs that offer the on-ramp/classes #diw2023 @netinclusion @NYCCAL

[US Adult Literacy @USAdultLiteracy]

Digital inclusion is vital to education, job opportunities, and vital services. It gives a voice to people who are being left out. Building connected communities is key for everyone to thrive.#DIW2023 #NYCADE @NYCCAL @netinclusion

[NYCCAL @NYCCAL]

"Digital literacy IS literacy," underscores @NellEckersley
from @thelacnyc and NYCCAL. As we kick off Digital Inclusion Week, let's remember the vital role digital literacy plays in empowering individuals and connecting communities. Happy Digital Inclusion Week! #DIW2023 #NYCADE

[NYCCAL @NYCCAL]

Join us Oct 2-6 for #DigitalInclusion Week! Embrace the power of technology to bridge divides and empower lives. Let's make a difference, one connection at a time. @netinclusion
#DIW2023 #NYCADE

[🦙 Lucian L. 梁慕華 @lulucian]

You can read this tweet thanks to educators (formal or informal) dedicated to making literacy a reality, not just a goal, for you and the many. #LiteracyDay

[US Adult Literacy @USAdultLiteracy]

Today is International Literacy Day. We share our passion and help shine a light on the need for literacy skills and education access in the United States and in the world. #LiteracyDay

https://t.co/Ifo155Y5Tx

[🦙 Lucian L. 梁慕華 @lulucian]

Whoa, didn't know that Speaker Adams was a Bayside alum too! Go Commodores!

[(ARCHIVED) Adrienne Adams @NYCSpeakerAdams]

Today was truly a full-circle moment.

I still remember all of the emotions I felt on my high school graduation day.

This afternoon, I was honored to return to my alma mater, @BaysideHSQueens, to deliver their commencement’s keynote address as Speaker of @NYCCouncil.

[NYCCAL @NYCCAL]

No cuts to Adult Education! City leaders @NYCMayor, @NYCSpeakerAdams, @NYCCouncil, invest in adult learners. Empower NYers with HSE/GED, basic education, and English skills. #LiteracyLiftsNYC

[US Adult Literacy @USAdultLiteracy]

Stand up @NYCMayor, @NYCSpeakerAdams, @NYCCouncil for adult literacy and education! Investing in adult learners fuels NYC's economy and communities. No cuts to #AdultEdu from the administration or to the city council initiative. #LiteracyLiftsNYC @nyccal

[Leah Clay-Youman @leahrcy1]

No cuts to Adult Education! Leaders @NYCMayor, @NYCSpeakerAdams, @NYCCouncil, invest in adult learners. Empower NYers with HSE/GED, basic education, and English skills. #LiteracyLiftsNYC #NYCBudgetJustice @nyccal @NYCCouncil38 @CUNYALP @CMShahanaHanif @galeabrewer @JustinBrannan

[Lehman ALC @LehmanALC]

Unlock potential: Invest in adult learners! Adults with a HS diploma earn 25% more. Boosting funding for adult education is an investment in NYC's future. Increase per student funding to $2700, @NYCMayor , @NYCSpeakerAdams , @NYCCouncil . #LiteracyLiftsNYC @NYCCAL

[NYCCAL @NYCCAL]

Thank you for advocating for your ESOL classes and other adult education programs. We want to help students like Alex achieve greater and succeed in the new lives they're building in NYC. Increase the student funding to $2700 per seat and expand access @NYCMayor @NYCSpeakerAdams