Causes of Low Adult Literacy in the US
Why does the United States, one of the wealthiest countries in the world, with free public education in every state and school district, have so many adults with low literacy?
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US Adults Need Stronger Skills to Thrive in a Changing World
The new PIAAC Survey of Adult Skills data indicates 60 million US adults read at the lowest levels, while 72 million are at the lowest levels for numeracy.
This Year’s National Book Fund Recipients Announced
This year’s National Book Fund cycle awarded more than $72,000 worth of instructional materials to 39 adult literacy organizations in the US and Canada.
Advocate Now to Support Continued Funding for Adult Education
The president’s proposed “Skinny Budget,” released earlier this month, proposes cutting all federal funding for adult education.
The Case for Higher Wages in Adult Education
The adult education field is challenged by wage-equity issues, but higher pay would strengthen adult education's impact on social mobility and lead to a stronger system to serve more adults.
4 Apps That Empower Adult Learners
Educational apps have become more popular, instructing on topics from basic education and literacy to workplace readiness, financial literacy, and more. This is good news for the adult literacy field.
From the Desk of the CEO: It’s Time to Untangle the Web of Barriers to Adult Education
Adult education programs work, so why are less than 10% of adults in need of services enrolled in programming?
