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Community-based literacy learning offers adult literacy educators and students enormous opportunities. The Literacy and Community
Development WWW site, sponsored by Literacy Volunteers of America - New York State (LVA-NYS), provides information
and resources for adult literacy practitioners and students who are interested in exploring the link between literacy education, community development, and
citizenship. 

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Read on-line or download articles on the relationship between adult literacy and community development. Follow links to other adult literacy or
community development resources and WWW sites. 
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<A HREF="index3.html"><B>The Rural Literacy and Community Development Initiative</B></A>

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Find an overview of the Rural Literacy and Community Development Initiative (RLCDI), a collaboration between LVA-NYS and Cornell
University's Department of Education and Cooperative Extension. Read online or download research and publications generated by participants
in the project. Follow links to project partners.
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The primary purpose of the Literacy and Community Development WWW site is to provide useful and current resources and information.  We value your feedback and input.  If you have resources, links, or books to suggest, please e-mail us at <a href="mailto:editor@litcommunity.org">editor@litcommunity.org</a>.  Be sure to include the web site address or the title, author, and publisher.  We would also appreciate an optional annotation or review.
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