The Macon-Bibb Mayor’s Literacy Alliance (MBMLA) has been recognized by the National Center for Families Learning (NCFL) as a Family Learning Community at NCFL’s most recent annual conference. This distinction not only affirms MBMLA’s leadership in advancing multigenerational literacy and learning engagement, but it also marks a significant milestone for the Macon-Bibb community.

What makes this recognition especially noteworthy is that MBMLA is now one of only two communities in the State of Georgia to hold the Family Learning Community designation. In addition, NCFL has articulated a national vision to build coordinated and aligned family-learning systems in 60 communities by 2030. 

According to NCFL, a Family Learning Community is a multi-generational learning system built with and for families, where children, parents and caregivers, educators, service providers and community institutions work together in an aligned way to support Family-focused, multigenerational learning. In essence, being designated a Family Learning Community means the community has demonstrated meaningful progress toward building a broad, coordinated system in which family literacy and learning across generations is both prioritized and strategically supported.

The Family Learning Community designation from NCFL places MBMLA in a selective national network of communities advancing family-learning systems. Being one of only two in Georgia underscores both MBMLA’s leadership and the distinctiveness of Macon-Bibb’s work.

“We are honored to receive this recognition from NCFL and to stand with communities across the country building family-learning systems,” said Jim Montgomery, Executive Director of MBMLA. “This is a clear signal that literacy for children and adults, learning at home and in the community, and family engagement are central to our shared vision of a successful Macon-Bibb. We invite all residents, families and partners to join us.”

MBMLA will collaborate with NCFL and local partners to deepen alignment of learning pathways for children and adults, and continue to raise community awareness of literacy across all ages.

About MBMLA

The Macon-Bibb Mayor’s Literacy Alliance is a community-driven initiative in Macon-Bibb County, Georgia, dedicated to connecting literacy efforts and leading strategic action to promote literacy for children, adults and families across the county.

About NCFL

The National Center for Families Learning (NCFL) is a national non-profit organization dedicated to eradicating poverty through educational solutions for families. Founded in 1989, NCFL works to promote family literacy, family engagement and family leadership, and partners with communities to build systems of support for multigenerational learning.