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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.
The ability to use the internet has become a necessary part of maintaining one’s health. Yet, in a 2021 study, over 90% of participants scored below the threshold measuring digital health competency.
Author Alice Savage has created stories built on the theme of chain migration that many newcomers to the US can find familiarity in, while also improving their reading and language skills.
Fifty-three health literacy interventions targeting migrant populations were analyzed to build recommendations for educators, health professionals, and researchers.
When health care providers aren’t able to communicate effectively with patients who have low English language skills, it can create barriers that result in health inequity.
Try these four tips to help students improve test-taking skills and build confidence while preparing for the GED test.
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?
