The Politics of Literacy.

Rivera, William M.

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ERIC Number: EJ145232

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Publication Date: 1976

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The Politics of Literacy

Rivera, William M.

Community College Review, 4, 1, 65-70, Sum 76

The adult basic education program has had little impact on reducing illiteracy among adults in the United States. Reasons include a bad funding formula, lack of measurable objectives, and curtailed federal project activity. (JDS)

Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Educational Policy, Federal Aid, Financial Problems, Financial Support, Functional Literacy, Illiteracy

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