Literacy

The Herald Bulletin education reporter Dave Stafford examines literacy in Madison County, where an estimated 13,785 residents lack basic literacy skills.

Literacy: What every child should know Madison County public school systems have agreed on a list of skills that children should have upon entering kindergarten. ....more>>

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  Literacy: Can you read this?
  ANDERSON — Nearly 14 percent of Madison County residents lack basic literacy skills. It’s a disadvantage that dramatically raises their likelihood of incarceration and lowers their chances of earning a living.

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  Literacy: Help them while they’re young
  ANDERSON — Angel McClendon had some trouble reading in the past, so it came as a pleasant surprise to the 9-year-old when she learned she’s reading at a sixth-grade level.

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  Literacy: Stigma a hurdle for adults
  ANDERSON — Ginger Mills says she tells adults who want to learn to read to look for the yellow canopy.
  

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