National Center for Families Learning

National Center for Families Learning NCFL is a national nonprofit that supports family success and well-being through education. We believe education is a nonpartisan, shared responsibility.

We partner with communities on initiatives where families develop their literacy and leadership skills. The National Center for Families Learning (NCFL) works to eradicate poverty through education solutions for families. Partnering with educators, families, literacy advocates, and communities, we’ve worked for over 35 years to eradicate poverty through equitable solutions for families across mult

iple generations. With the right resources, care, and opportunities, together we can eliminate barriers to family wellbeing, create powerful learning experiences, and grow stronger communities. NCFL's vision is that by 2030, aligned and coordinated family learning systems are established in 60 communities, built with and for families, to increase education and economic outcomes, thereby creating thriving communities. Learn more at www.familieslearning.org

Join NCFL on June 30 from 3–4 PM ET for "From Barrier to Breakthrough: Maximizing Success in Distance Learning," featuri...
06/05/2026

Join NCFL on June 30 from 3–4 PM ET for "From Barrier to Breakthrough: Maximizing Success in Distance Learning," featuring Sarah Taylor and Liz Clinton of World Relief Chicagoland. They'll walk through a comprehensive framework for effective online instruction at every level—including bridge and workforce training classes—with strategies for integrating technology supports, digital interactives, and scaffolded skill-building.

Whether you teach adult learners, lead a program, or design curriculum, you'll leave with practical tools to dramatically improve retention and learner outcomes.

At the end of May, NCFL President & CEO Dr. Felicia C. Smith joined fellow members of the National Action Commission on ...
06/04/2026

At the end of May, NCFL President & CEO Dr. Felicia C. Smith joined fellow members of the National Action Commission on stage at the Institute for Educational Leadership’s national conference to consider how alignment across schools, families, and communities can drive transformation and systemic impact.

One key takeaway: that education systems can better serve families and communities when treat Pre-K-12 and adult learning as interconnected, and create opportunities for multigenerational learning to occur.

What if every adult literacy program had access to proven strategies for reaching the learners who need them most? That'...
06/03/2026

What if every adult literacy program had access to proven strategies for reaching the learners who need them most? That's the vision behind Project RISE, the latest initiative from ALL IN: The Adult Literacy and Learning Impact Network.

📋 You can help by taking the Lower-Level Literacy Services Survey, which will help ALL IN identify programs with high levels of success recruiting and retaining low-literacy adult learners. Be sure to select "NCFL" on Question #6!

Last year, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Civic and Economic Literacy Survey found that 58% of participating ...
05/29/2026

Last year, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Civic and Economic Literacy Survey found that 58% of participating adults failed a basic civics test—even as 74% of them reported confidence in their ability to explain how the U.S. government works.

⚖️ This gap between perceived and actual understanding underscores why civic literacy is essential.

NCFL's new guide, "Navigating the World: Incorporating Multiple Literacies through Family Literacy," offers concrete, ready-to-use strategies for embedding civic literacy (and other literacies!) directly into existing programs.

Even as AI reshapes work, STEM careers continue to be in high demand. NCFL wants to help families furthest from opportun...
05/28/2026

Even as AI reshapes work, STEM careers continue to be in high demand. NCFL wants to help families furthest from opportunity step into them—together.

Apply to be part of a national network reimagining STEM education through family learning. Three communities will receive seed grants up to $50,000 to pilot multigenerational pathways for grades 6–12 students and their parents.

Curious? Find the full RFP on our website, and attend our June 2 webinar for more information!

Don’t miss out—our May is happening tomorrow! Join Margaret Caspe, PhD, from the National Association for Family, Scho...
05/27/2026

Don’t miss out—our May is happening tomorrow!

Join Margaret Caspe, PhD, from the National Association for Family, School, and Community Engagement, as she shares how families can use storybooks to spark meaningful math conversations at home and beyond.

🗓️ Tomorrow, May 28
⏰ 2 PM ET
🌎 Join from anywhere!

Walk away with practical, joyful, and culturally grounded strategies to support children’s mathematical learning as a family.

Don’t miss your chance to save $50 on registration when you sign up by June 30! This year’s conference is in San Anton...
05/26/2026

Don’t miss your chance to save $50 on registration when you sign up by June 30!

This year’s conference is in San Antonio, November 8-11. We hope you’ll join us as we explore innovative practices to support family learning.

We’re proud to share that NCFL President & CEO Dr. Felicia Cumings Smith’s recent piece for the Forbes Nonprofit Council...
05/21/2026

We’re proud to share that NCFL President & CEO Dr. Felicia Cumings Smith’s recent piece for the Forbes Nonprofit Council was selected as an Editor’s Choice article!

ICYMI: Dr. Smith offers valuable insights and encouragement for nonprofit leaders navigating the transition after a founder’s retirement. Don’t miss this inspiring read!

NCFL is part of ALL IN: The Adult Literacy and Learning Impact Network, which is launching Project RISE: A National Effo...
05/20/2026

NCFL is part of ALL IN: The Adult Literacy and Learning Impact Network, which is launching Project RISE: A National Effort to Scale What Works. Project RISE is an initiative to collect proven strategies and resources to support lower-level learners and to share them with the field.

📖 Nearly 60 million adults in the U.S. perform at the lowest literacy levels. While many programs struggle to reach lower-level learners, some are succeeding at recruiting and retaining them on a meaningful scale.

Without stronger data, shared strategies, and collaboration, programs risk continuing to work in isolation—and learners remain underserved. This multi-phase national initiative will identify replicable, high impact strategies from exemplar programs and translate them into practical, field-facing tools that programs can apply locally.

We want to hear from you! 📋 Please take the survey linked here to support our efforts and to help us learn about programs that serve lower-level learners.

⭐ Don’t forget to select "NCFL" on Question 6!

05/19/2026

Our nation faces a growing literacy crisis, but we are not without solutions. For decades, NCFL has proven that works— and today, we continue adapting to meet family needs and expand multigenerational learning.

Through the Legacy of Family Learning campaign, your support equips families with the literacy, leadership, and workforce skills to achieve it together. Learn more below.

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