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Download full textIllinois State Office of the Secretary of State, Springfield. – 1990
The Illinois Literacy Council's Long-Range Planning team interviewed more than 100 educators, business representatives, policy makers, and adult new readers to gather their thoughts about the state of literacy and how it might be improved. Their report raises 7 issues and presents 11 recommendations. The seven issues relate to the following: (1)…
Descriptors: Accountability, Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Adults
Peer reviewedCrump, Jeff R. – Journal of Geography, 1997
Describes a college-level class that studies the geography of poverty in Illinois and uses these findings as a basis for classroom discussions and exercises concerning poverty. Empirical evidence suggest that poverty levels are higher in rural areas rather than in urban areas. Discusses possible reasons and implications. (MJP)
Descriptors: Alienation, Economic Factors, Economically Disadvantaged, Educational Trends
