The New Jersey law eliminates the need for prospective teachers to take the Praxis Core Test, a basic skills test for reading, writing and math.

In Michigan, third-grade students are struggling with literacy, which is concerning since this grade is considered a critical ...

New Jersey followed the example of New York, which scrapped basic literacy requirements for teachers in 2017 in the name of “diversity.” Other states such as California and Arizona also lower ...

DHAKA, Jan 11, 2025 (BSS) - Primary and Mass Education Adviser Professor Dr Bidhan Ranjan Roy Poddar today said it is important to ensure basic literacy at the level by any means.

Founded in 1987, the council offers basic literacy and digital skills courses, as well as citizenship, ESL and GED classes. Currently, there are more than 400 students enrolled in their courses.

Washington Carnegie Public Library will host free basic digital literacy training workshops for the Washington community to help close the digital divide as part of a national collaboration supported ...

Deane: Being literate allows you to live and navigate the world. Being literate in data lets you thrive in it.

“The Coalition on Adult Basic Education, for example, cited that low rates of adult literacy actually can lead to a $1.4 trillion loss in gross domestic product,” said Greenberg, who is the ...