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Literacy skills grow across all age groups in Dept. of Ed.-funded DC pilot program

A federally funded pilot program aimed at helping students improve their reading skills has proven to be a huge success in Washington, D.C. The program targeted primarily low in...

Help shape our reporting on literacy in San Antonio

Bexar County officials estimate about 1 in 4 residents read at a fifth-grade level or below. We’re examining what’s helping improve literacy and where barriers remain. Take our sur...

Column: Hawaii can lead the world in literacy, again

In the 19th century, the Hawaiian kingdom achieved one of the highest literacy rates in the world, where more than 90% of the population could read and write in Hawaiian. Literacy...

Reading as foundation of writing

It is often said that reading and writing go hand in hand. This familiar expression captures a simple yet profound truth: The ability to write well is deeply rooted in the habit of...

Reading gains in Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana are often touted, but don't show full picture of literacy

Share articlePrint articleDespite decades of legislation meant to boost children's reading levels, literacy scores have remained relatively stagnant

The Rise of Digital Literacy in Pakistan

Education is a constitutional right of every citizen of Pakistan; however, women’s education faces numerous challenges. Digital literacy is emerging as adult education for women. T...

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