Neo-literate women in India explain how and why basic functional literacy became useful in their lives
Subject Terms: Women's literacy, New readers, Adult learners

One person can make a difference.
Subject Terms: Community literacy programs, Volunteer organizations, English as a second language (ESL), Immigrant literacy

The U.S. House of Representatives voted 412-0 on October 6 to raise public awareness of adult education and family literacy programs by declaring October 18–24, 2009 as Adult Education and Family Literacy Week.
Subject Terms: Public awareness campaigns, House of Representatives (U.S.), National programs

Greetings from the Assistant Director-General of UNESCO
Subject Terms: Meetings, International literacy, International organizations

We have decided to transition directly from the current 2002 Test Series to a new, more comprehensive assessment program.
Subject Terms: GED, Tests, Standards

Urgent change is needed to address declining adult literacy levels in New Zealand, says College of Education Pro Vice-Chancellor Professor James Chapman.
Subject Terms: National surveys, Reading skills, Reading instruction, New Zealand

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Subject Terms: Adult learners, Public awareness campaigns, Adult literacy, New Zealand

A Nova Scotia family talks about the importance of reading to your children. Encouragement to join a family literacy program.
Subject Terms: Family literacy, Parent involvement, Oral reading

President Barack Obama (then senator) talks about the empathy deficit and how literacy and reading can help.
Subject Terms: Books, Reading, Social awareness, Cultural awareness, Tolerance

Information about Success & Opportunity At Reading (SOAR!), an adult literacy program, including interviews with students.
Subject Terms: Community literacy programs, Reading instruction, Adult learners