Literacy In America
At least 40 million American adults need stronger literacy skills to take advantage of more lifelong learning opportunities (Knowles 12). Low literacy limits life chances, regardless of how it is defined or measured. According to The Random House Dictionary literacy is defined as "the quality or state of being literate, esp. the ability to read and write." Another breakdown of the word, from the same source is "possession of education." Basic skills and literacy abilities are widely viewed as necessities for lifelong learning and the development of success among individuals, families, communities, and even nations. Better knowledge about literacy is an essential condition for improving it. Helping children improve their literacy skills can help them develop the capacity for lifelong learning, keep pace with changing educational expectations and rapid technological change, and achieve their life goals. Today in society there are many adults with poor literacy skills who lack! the foundation they need to find and keep decent jobs, to support their children's education and help them mold a literate future. I have taken one small step towards this problem by tutoring at North Junior High Campus and Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Helping children become hooked on learning early is very necessary. Not only are all the juniors giving their time to organizations but groups such as Student Council and Hand Across Campus are also helping out. If we can prevent them from dropping out of school and help them to obtain a full education, numbers are more likely to drop in the future of illiteracy. Individual tutoring is the normal solution for illiteracy, while small group tutoring is more common in English literacy programs. High school students are becoming more and more active in volunteering throughout our community. Tutoring at our schools is a very popular choice of activity and I feel this project helps our community run in an unending circle of assistance. The federal government provided $469 million for adult education and family literacy programs in 1997. This funding enables millions to participate in basic education programs that help people help themselves. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass Publishers, 1993. "-Unknown Works CitedKlevins, Chester. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass Publishers, 1993.
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