–submitted by Rich Leffler
Caitlin Mackesey, head of the ESL and the Citizenship programs of the Literacy Network and a former student, now instructor, Alejandra Munoz Contreras, spoke to us of the effort to help immigrants prepare for the tests to become American citizens. They gave a pop quiz of some of the questions from the official test, which a sizable percentage of Rotarians could not answer correctly. Questions in Civics, U. S. government, and history. In addition, competence in reading, in writing, and in speaking must be demonstrated. Classes and tutoring are offered. Fifty people in the program became citizens last year and, so far, 18 this year. A great program, you say? The federal government just cancelled their $70,000 grant, with no notice.
Rotary Club of Madison, Wisconsin 