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Download full textIrwin, Paul M. – 1988
Media reports suggest widespread illiteracy among adults who may not be able to read, write, speak, or otherwise communicate competently enough to meet the demands of modern society. There is no consensus on the definition of illiteracy or supporting statistics. According to the U.S. Department of Education, the adult illiteracy rate is 13…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Basic Skills, Educationally Disadvantaged
