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Literacy is an Economic Growth Engine – Will We Seize It?

Everywhere in our economy, there are shortages – in skills, workers and opportunities. Employers say they can’t find the workers they need. And yet, tens of millions of workers are stuck in low-wage, low-growth jobs, with limited economic potential and little opportunity to pursue the American dream.

Find the full op-ed article on The Hill’s website at this link.

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First Lady Dr. Jill Biden Delivers Remarks as National Action Plan to Combat Low Adult Literacy Announced
October 20, 2021
First Lady Dr. Jill Biden Delivers Remarks as National Action Plan to Combat Low Adult Literacy Announced

The strategy was unveiled amid multisector gathering including educators, corporate leaders and philanthropists at the National Summit on Adult Literacy.

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Literacy is an economic growth engine – will we seize it?
August 13, 2022
Literacy is an economic growth engine – will we seize it?

Boosting literacy skills can help solve the worker shortage and improve quality of life for millions! Read more in this op-ed by President and CEO British A. Robinson and Mike Rogers – founder of LEADAmerica.org and former Chair, House Intelligence Committee.

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National Action Plan Update
June 21, 2022
National Action Plan Update

National leaders in literacy and business meet in Nashville to discuss the National Action Plan for Adult Literacy

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