The
Effect On Tuscaloosa
 Numerous
studies underscore the fact that educational
achievement is the most fundamental, clearly
established pathway to increased earnings
and a higher quality of life for all citizens.
At the same time, however, the level of
illiteracy in Alabama continues to be a
significant and tragic issue.
“Adult education is a vital factor in improving
the economic and social condition of our
state, and West Alabama in particular,”
says Dr. Fran Turner, director of Shelton
State Community College’s Adult Education
Program. “We are very excited about the
Literacy Summit and believe it will make
a positive impact on our community and region
by developing an understanding and awareness
of literacy programs, resources and services
that exist and that could be developed.”
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FACT:
75% of small
business owners in Alabama report
that many applicants for job openings
do not have basic reading, writing
and math skills.
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”People
are the common denominator of progress.
So, no improvement is possible with
unimproved people, and advance is
certain when people are liberated
and educated. It would be wrong to
dismiss the importance of roads, railroads,
power plants, factories and the other
familiar furniture of economic development.
But we are coming to realize…that
there is a certain sterility in economic
monuments that stand alone in a sea
of illiteracy. Conquest of illiteracy
comes first.”
-John Kenneth Galbraith, The Affluent
Society
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