Recommendations to Increase Health Literacy Among Migrants
Fifty-three health literacy interventions targeting migrant populations were analyzed to build recommendations for educators, health professionals, and researchers.
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US Adults Need Stronger Skills to Thrive in a Changing World
The new PIAAC Survey of Adult Skills data indicates 60 million US adults read at the lowest levels, while 72 million are at the lowest levels for numeracy.
6 Approaches to Increase Health Care Access for Newcomers
When health care providers aren’t able to communicate effectively with patients who have low English language skills, it can create barriers that result in health inequity.
4 Practical Tips to Prepare Students for GED® Test Success
Try these four tips to help students improve test-taking skills and build confidence while preparing for the GED test.
Causes of Low Adult Literacy in the US
Why does the United States, one of the wealthiest countries in the world, with free public education in every state and school district, have so many adults with low literacy?
This Year’s National Book Fund Recipients Announced
This year’s National Book Fund cycle awarded more than $72,000 worth of instructional materials to 39 adult literacy organizations in the US and Canada.
Advocate Now to Support Continued Funding for Adult Education
The president’s proposed “Skinny Budget,” released earlier this month, proposes cutting all federal funding for adult education.
