InFocus: 9.10.2012: by kelly broox
In the information age, being able to digest the written word is more critical than ever to success in society. For millions of Americans, the task of reading and comprehending material is difficult. The TV program In Focus Martin Sheen is exploring how groups around the country are helping people learn essential reading skills.
In the United States, about one in five adults have the highest level of reading comprehension— that is 20 percent. On the other end of the spectrum is about 14 percent of Americans who have serious difficulty reading according to the National Assessment of Adult Literacy.
In Focus PBS is working to highlight community groups around the country that are trying to reduce this alarming statistic.
One novel approach that is showing results in adult education classrooms and community centers around the country is to teach reading through application. By using the types of reading materials that people encounter in their lives, teachers can help adult students improve their skill and understand the necessity of reading. READ MORE !
Resources for Community Literacy Programs
Southern California Library Literacy Network @ Southern California and California
American Literacy Directory @ National - International – Statistics
