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Mission Valley News: 5.12.2017 by Jeff Clemetson
Five
questions for the CEO of Mission Valley-based literacy group
Over
500,000 adults in San Diego County have a below-standard level of literacy,
according to the San Diego
Council on Literacy (SDCOL).
This
is why the Mission Valley-based nonprofit group works to “unite the community
to support literacy through advocacy, partnerships, resources, and
coordination,” according to its mission statement.
SDCOL’s
vision is to develop literacy programs with partners throughout the county that
are data-driven and produce outcomes that are measurable, lasting and will have
an impact on the illiteracy problem in the area.
The
council is led by CEO Jose Cruz, who has 32 years of experience working in
literacy. In addition to heading SDCOL, he also serves as vice-chair of the
board of directors of ProLiteracy, the world’s largest literacy organization,
and is past-president of both the National Alliance of Urban Literacy
Coalitions and the International Dyslexia Association of San Diego.
Cruz
was recognized as Educator of the Year by the San Diego Union-Tribune in 2003;
and was a KPBS Local Hero for education in 2007. In 2014, Cruz was given a
Latino Champion Award for “Civic Leader of the Year” by the Union-Tribune. READ MORE @
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Over
20 years, Seeds of Literacy has helped thousands of adults improve their basic
skill levels.
Seeds of Literacy: 5.16.2017
Seeds
of Literacy has grown since 1997 to serve ever more adult students. Our 20 Year
Timeline tracks the meaningful changes and accomplishments of Seeds of Literacy
and our students, tutors, and staff.
Seeds
of Literacy’s continued growth reaps countless benefits for our tenacious
students. With two
locations, one each on Cleveland’s east and west sides
registration
for new students four times a week
25
class sessions available weekly
and
new tutor training sessions every month…
Our
accessibility and flexibility have been a central value in our approach to
education and a cornerstone of our success.
READ MORE @
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Low
literacy among adults in Kansas City is more common than you think
Kansas City Star: 11.27.2016 by Kevin Derohanian,
M & C Coor., Literacy KC
A topic that seems to go largely
unnoticed and therefore unaddressed is low literacy rates among adults. With an
estimated 225,000 adults in the Kansas City metro area labeled as functionally
illiterate, or reading below a fifth-grade level, it is important that the
community work together to reach out and help these individuals.
Adult literacy is one of those issues
that many people will learn about and say, “Oh my, I had no idea this was an
issue in my community.” However, it is highly likely that you know someone who
is struggling with some form of low literacy; you just may not realize it.
It is such a complex issue because it
is a hidden issue for many people. It can be challenging to identify low
literacy because of the associated stigma that causes many of these individuals
to be ashamed and therefore not make it known that they need help. --Many
literate adults don’t naturally look out for illiteracy within the adult
community, as they likely learned to read and write at a young age and take
these skills for granted. An important part of improving adult literacy rates
is increasing awareness that illiteracy exists in the first place.
Local organizations like Literacy KC are working to improve the reading, writing, math and digital
skills of adults in the Kansas City metro area who may be struggling. The
definition of adult literacy today is different from what it was 30 years ago
when Literacy KC began. What originally primarily meant the ability to read and
write has expanded to include increased focus on math skills, health and
financial literacy, and digital skills. The primary reason for these changes
involves the advancements in the skills needed to be a fully integrated member
of society. READ MORE @
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