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Studies show that low adult literacy levels contribute to problems such as: · Children’s academic success · Welfare costs · ...
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Literacy Coalition
- May 11
- 1 min
Why Employer Should Support Adult Literacy
Adults who read are better employees. A study of more than 5,000 employees found that those who read for pleasure were 10% more likely to...
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Literacy Coalition
- May 10
- 1 min
Literacy & Prison
In today's society, the ability to read and write is the gateway to a better life. The ability to read is the most powerful tool we have...
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Literacy Coalition
- May 8
- 2 min
Importance of Literacy & Children’s Academic Success
In today's society, the ability to read and write is the gateway to a better life. The ability to read is the most powerful tool we have...
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Literacy Coalition
- May 7
- 1 min
Adult Literacy Makes Stronger Communities
The ability to read is a fundamental skill that enables people to learn, think critically, and participate fully in society. Research...
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Literacy Coalition
- May 6
- 1 min
Why is Literacy Important to Me? I can read!
When I think of the cost of illiteracy, I often think of the cost of illiterate adults—the lost wages, the welfare, the crime. But the...
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Literacy Coalition
- Jan 14
- 1 min
Teaching Adults to Read – Homework, 7 Questions to Ask
When you discuss homework assignments there are many things to consider. Be sure to ask your student about their own preferences. Here...
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Literacy Coalition
- Jan 13
- 2 min
Teaching Adults to Read – Homework, things to consider.
One of the first decisions a tutor and student need to answer is how much homework a student can actually handle effectively. Learning is...
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Literacy Coalition
- Oct 12, 2021
- 1 min
Do you know someone who needs our help?
If you know someone who needs help: Learning to read or do math. Understanding what you read. Learning to speak English. Preparing to...
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Literacy Coalition
- Oct 6, 2021
- 1 min
Want to make a difference?
The challenge… Low-skilled adults are: 2X more likely to be unemployed. 3X as likely to live in poverty. 4X as likely to suffer from poor...
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Literacy Coalition
- May 19, 2021
- 1 min
Literacy Coalition's Little Free Library Is Open!
Located outside our offices at 901 South Courtland Ave.
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Literacy Coalition
- Jan 14, 2021
- 3 min
What I have learned at the Literacy Coalition!
I have been involved with the Literacy Coalition since 1993 when I joined the board of directors. After six years on the board, I began...
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Literacy Coalition
- Dec 22, 2020
- 1 min
Do you enjoy books?
One of the fun things the Literacy Coalition does is to facilitate a monthly book club. Before COVID we would meet, share snacks and a...
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Literacy Coalition
- Nov 16, 2020
- 2 min
Echoes of Kindness
It was the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day of 2018. Our office was closed but I was working to wrap up some odds and ends. The...
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