Building Literate Communities
In NYS, there are over
3.4 Million
Individuals who lack their HS Diploma, Englishlanguage proficiency, or both
In NYS, there are over
Free, yet instructionally sound resources for providers are few and far between. Literacy New York has recently discovered a website that offers several tools to facilitate learning.
Read MoreThe Governor's 2019-20 Executive Budget proposal contains a $1.5m funding reduction that will eliminate literacy classes for hundreds of adult learners throughout the State.
Read MoreAfter 17 years of staunch dedication to adult literacy, Literacy Volunteers of Rochester (LVR) Executive Director Robert Mahar has announced his retirement.
Read More40%of low-skilled Americans
have earnings in the bottom
On average, a
High School Graduate Lives 6 to 9yrs
In the last 30yrs
workers without a High School
Degree experienced an
Literacy is the key to successful workforce development. We have been shouting this from the roof tops for decades and are gratified that the world at large has finally understood this critical piece.
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More than 315 people enjoyed competitive team SCRABBLE, great food, amazing prizes, and world class jazz at #2019SCRABBLEMania held by LiteracyCNY.
Read More22% percent of New York State residents suffer needlessly from low literacy, severely limiting their quality of life and often leading to unemployment, poverty, health issues, and even incarceration.
