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Greater Cleveland Communications Skills Study Group, OH. – 1985
The literacy problem in the Cleveland area and recommendations for dealing with it are presented in this booklet. Beginning with a definition of literacy and a discussion of the human costs and economic consequences of illiteracy, the booklet advocates reducing adult illiteracy, eliminating basic skills deficits, and improving communications…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Illiteracy, Literacy, Literacy Education
United States Conference of Mayors, Washington, DC. – 1986
This report expands upon a policy resolution passed unanimously at the 53rd Annual Conference of Mayors in 1985. The first part of the report, a policy statement, points out the magnitude of the adult illiteracy problem and of some of the issues involved, and briefly indicates how various segments of society can contribute to a solution. The…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Coordination, Delivery Systems
