this is the response I'd sent to the content standards and English language
lists;
apologies for the cross posting for some

Aside from the reasons given here, are there other substantive reasons for
eliminating these two lists?  While their content *may* overlap, at times,
there are also distinct purposes to each, and useful information particular
to each exchanged, and - at times - cross posted to various other lists.

I'm very sorry to see these two lists being eliminated.

Janet Isserlis



From: Bertha Mo <bertiemo at yahoo.com>
Reply-To: The Women and Literacy Discussion List <womenliteracy at nifl.gov>
Date: Wed, 18 Oct 2006 20:10:36 -0700 (PDT)
To: The Women and Literacy Discussion List <womenliteracy at nifl.gov>
Subject: [WomenLiteracy 594] Re: Update on Women and Literacy list

I'm a bit concerned because I think that different folks subscribe to a list
that is women focused.  I'm pretty shy about responding to  most lists.  And
I've been very encouraged by the gentle support I've received from you and
others on the list.

Best,

Bertie

Daphne Greenberg <alcdgg at langate.gsu.edu> 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"  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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