About 14 percent of U.S. adults can't read because they're illiterate, according to a new study.
Some 32 million U.S. adults lack basic prose literacy skill, which means that they can't read a newspaper or the instruction on a bottle of pills.
Literate People 'are Happier and More Successful in Love'
Literate individuals are happier, more likely to be in a lasting relationship and living in their own home, suggests a new study.
Literate individuals are happier, more likely to be in a lasting relationship and living in their own home, suggests a new study.
"The crisis of adult literacy is getting worse, and investment in education and support programs is critical," Live Science quoted said David C. Harvey, president and CEO of ProLiteracy, in response to the finding, as saying.
Harvey said that education is critical to jobs and the economy.
Kids Shouldn't Be Burdened With Strict Spelling Rules: UK Academic
A leading British academic feels that literacy rates in several English-speaking countries have been marred by strict spelling rules.
A leading British academic feels that literacy rates in several English-speaking countries have been marred by strict spelling rules.
"A large number of the unemployed are low-skilled individuals who struggle with everyday reading, writing and math tasks. The administration wants to create new jobs with the stimulus packages, but to take advantage of those new positions, these adults need basic literacy skills," Harvey added.
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It Takes Just 60 Seconds to Boost Kids' Literacy Skills
A leading expert says that sixty seconds are more than enough to improve his or her's literacy skills.
A leading expert says that sixty seconds are more than enough to improve his or her's literacy skills.
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Inculcating Reading Habits Improve Kids' Academic Performance
Mums can improve their kids' academic performance by encouraging them to read more, says an expert.
Mums can improve their kids' academic performance by encouraging them to read more, says an expert.
