Evanston RoundTable · 5dJoanne Telser-Frère: A champion for illiterate adults
Imagine going through life not being able to read. For millions of adults in the United States, it’s a reality.
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Evanston RoundTable · 5dLiteracy and Basic Skills
The BMBF wants to enhance the literacy and basic skills of adults in Germany. This is what the Federal Government and the Länder have been working for during the ten-year AlphaDekade. Opportunities The AlphaDekade raises awareness of learning and support ...
3 out of 10 California adults struggle with basic reading
Experts say programs aimed at addressing poor literacy reach only a fraction of those who need help, such as courses that improve English skills, help students get a GED or their citizenship or even a basic education. In California, that is largely adult ...
Learnt to read at 39 and now author of 13 novels!
Almost 6 million adults score below the lowest level of proficiency in literacy. Those who lack basic literacy skills may find themselves at a disadvantage in work. 16% of the British workforce ...
The UK's growing adult literacy problem
Millions of British adults "struggle with basic literacy", said Glick ... Despite "estimable efforts" by organisations and volunteers, literacy skills in the UK have "remained painfully stagnant ...
Centre Daily Times · 7dHelping hands: Mid-State Literacy Council empowers learners to shape their own futures
More than 350 community members from all walks of life benefit from the Centre County nonprofit’s programming.
The Mail & Guardian · 8dSouth Africa has second highest rate of literate adults in Africa
But this starkly contrasts with the literacy problems faced by the younger population, particularly in the early primary grades
Many Basic Money Questions Stump U.S. Adults – How to Boost Your Financial Literacy
Money skills are often not ... On average, U.S. adults correctly answered just 48% of the index’s basic money questions. Here's why financial literacy remains low, which communities are most ...
Japan again ranks at or near top of survey on adult skills
About 160,000 people in 31 nations and regions, including 5,165 randomly selected Japanese adults, took part ... of respondents did not possess basic literacy skills. Another finding was that ...
Fairborn Daily Herald · 2dGLD Communications to expand literacy initiative
In a country where literacy is the foundation of opportunity, millions of Americans still struggle with basic reading skills. Recognizing this urgent issue, GLD Communications has launched its National Literacy Initiative,
Goal of the Week: SDG4 - Quality Education
Basic literacy skills have improved tremendously, yet bolder efforts are needed to make even greater strides for achieving universal education goals. For example, the world has achieved equality ...
The Washington Informer · 12dWashington Literacy Center Addresses D.C.’s Adult Reading Crisis and Offers Solutions to Strengthen the Economy
Investing in literacy and workforce training programs is crucial for D.C.'s economic recovery. WLC's report highlights the need for literacy-focused initiatives.