Hi Daphne, 
I have mixed feelings about the merging of the two lists. While I see lots
of connections, intersections and overlap between the two lists, I'm not
sure merging them best serves the interests of either. Would there be a
way to send digests of what's being discussed to the two lists so we are
aware of discussions being held? Or to cross-post relevant discussions?
I'm not familiar with the content and "atmosphere" of the Poverty, Race,
and Literacy list, so I don't know how much similarity there is. I do
think it is important to maintain this list's commitment to accessible and
gentle communication. 

-Karen
The Women and Literacy Discussion List <womenliteracy at nifl.gov> on
Wednesday, October 18, 2006 at 9:08 PM -0500 wrote:

>I am wondering how people on this list feel about the merging of the

>Women and Literacy List with the Poverty, Race, and Literacy list? Any

>reactions? Happiness? Disappointment? Concern? Excitement?

>Daphne

>

>>>> "Nguyen, My Linh" <Mylinh.Nguyen at ed.gov> 10/18/06 11:37 AM >>>

>	Dear Discussion List subscribers,

>

>	As the National Institute for Literacy enters a new fiscal year,

>we

>have taken steps to streamline the way we deliver professional

>development

>to our discussion list members. A major change that will directly affect

>you

>is the merging of the Poverty, Race and Literacy List with the Women and

>Literacy List starting November 6, 2006.

>

>	We will continue to provide access to discussion archives on our

>website.

>

>	We have chosen to combine the two lists because we recognize

>that

>many of the issues that impact one group also affect the other group,

>and

>	believe that many of the topics discussed on one list can

>benefit

>the other list. For that reason, we decided to combine the lists to

>enhance

>	list members access to the latest ideas and information

>available.

>Race and gender issues often intersect, and it is most both practical

>and

>	appropriate to have them intersect on one combined list.

>

>	We know that many members of our two lists, especially members

>of

>our Women's list, view the lists as safe havens where issues can be

>raised

>	and discussed. We want you to know that we will continue to

>respect

>your input and will maintain the same high level of sensitivity and

>respect

>	we have always shown our list members. In combining the two

>lists,

>Daphne Greenberg will serve as the moderator for the new combined list.

>Her

>experience with women's literacy has enabled her to moderate the women's

>list with the right balance of sensitivity and insight that is necessary

>for

>such a list. And we know that in assuming the responsibility of the new

>list, she will bring the same balance to the  Poverty, Race, Women, and

>Literacy list. 

>

>	The Institute will be inviting current subscribers for both the

>Poverty, Race Literacy List and the Women and Literacy List to the new

>combined

>	Poverty, Race, Women and Literacy List.  Once you receive the

>invitation, you will need to confirm your subscription to the Poverty,

>	Race, Women and Literacy List.

>

>	We encourage you to be an active participant in the new list by

>sharing your unique perspectives to help make the Poverty, Race, Women

>and

>	Literacy List a dynamic resource for information and

>professional

>development.     

>

>My Linh Nguyen

>Associate Director of Communications

>National Institute for Literacy

>(202) 233-2041

>fax (202) 233-2050

>mnguyen at nifl.gov

>

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