[WomenLiteracy 595] Re: Update on Women and Literacy list
Karen Wyman
karenw at gorhamschools.org
Thu Oct 19 09:00:25 EDT 2006
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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