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Darling, Sharon – Appalachia, 1984
There are an estimated 23 million functionally illiterate adults through the country; 30 million more have such limited proficiency that they are only marginally capable of being productive workers. The proportion of undereducated Appalachian adults is estimated to be substantially higher. Literacy programs offer hope, but are usually underfunded.…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Educational Needs, Illiteracy
Peer reviewedDarling, Sharon; Paull, Susan – Journal of Correctional Education, 1985
The Jefferson County (Kentucky) Adult Reading Program, which has demonstrated exceptional success in reaching, retaining, and teaching thousands of adults in need of basic reading and writing skills, is described. An adaptation of this program in a correctional setting is examined also. (Author/CT)
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Educators, Adult Literacy, Adult Reading Programs
Download full textDarling, Sharon; Hayes, Andrew E. – 1989
The Kenan Trust Family Literacy Project was implemented during the 1988-89 school year at three model sites in Louisville, Kentucky, and four in North Carolina. The model was designed to teach undereducated parents together with their 3- or 4-year-old children. Children participated in a comprehensive preschool program while adults studied in…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Education, Demonstration Programs, Family Literacy
