1 in 6 people in our county can't read

Posted on Wednesday, September 19, 2012 by Reading_Program

Get involved and share the gift of reading. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, 16% of adults (ages 16 and over) in Santa Clara County lack basic literacy skills*. However, you can make a difference by helping adults improve their basic reading, writing and life skills. Someone like you is helping another person unlock the door to greater opportunity at your local . . . more »

International Literacy Day

Posted on Wednesday, September 5, 2012 by Reading_Program

This is a picture of several women practicing their reading and writing skills together. September 8 is International Literacy Day, and it was first celebrated in 1966. The focus of International Literacy Day is to bring awareness to the importance of literacy to individuals, communities and societies. Some 775 million adults lack minimum literacy skills around the world. For over 40 years now, UNESCO has been celebrating International Literacy Day by reminding the international community that literacy is a . . . more »

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