Tag: Literacy
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September 8th is International Literacy Day!
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“Literacy is a bridge from misery to hope…Literacy is a platform for democratization, and a vehicle for the promotion of cultural and national identity…Literacy is, finally, the road to human progress and the means through which every man, woman and child can realize his or her full potential,” said Kofi…
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Literacy: How Should We Define It?
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According to the National Assessment of Adult Literacy study done in 2003 (the latest study), approximately 14% of adult Americans are functionally illiterate. However, looking at Georgia alone, 17% of the adult population lacks basic literary skills. (You can view more statistics here.) How does this effect us? How should…