~ a recap of articles making headlines in literacy
September 27, 2018
This Week in Early Literacy:
Common Back-To-School Struggles - And How To Deal - Huffington Post
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We talked to teachers about what common struggles students face each September and how parents can help. (Don't worry - there's no pop quiz at the end!) Here they are:"
Adult Education and Family Literacy Week - National Coalition for Literacy
This week is Adult Education and Family Literacy Week #AEFL.
This campaign raises public awareness about the need for and value of adult education and family literacy. Its goal is to leverage resources that support access to basic education programs for the 36 million U.S. adults with low literacy skills. Advocates across the country use this opportunity to elevate adult education and family literacy nationwide with policymakers, the media, and the community.
It's Adult Education and Family Literacy Week and time to take action!
Here's a link to your Education & Elevate Campaign Toolkit. Now let's reach out to employers, legislators and other key stakeholders!
Special Report: Literacy for the Workplace - Education Week
"In survey after survey, employers complain that today's young job candidates lack practical skills in reading, writing, speaking, and digital literacy. In this special report, Education Week probes the disconnect between what schools teach and what the workplace demands and highlights how some K-12 educators are attempting to bridge those gaps."
Adult Education: A Crucial Foundation for Middle-Skill Jobs - National Skills Coalition
"A longitudinal study of adult education participants found that participation in at least 100 hours of adult education was correlated with a $9,000 increase in annual earnings."
