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A Relevant Issue
There are many things you may not know about illiteracy. For example, did you know:
*33% in 2005; 25% in 1998. National Education Assessment Plan
There are many things you may not know about illiteracy. For example, did you know:
- Illiteracy affects our communities. It is not a problem of the past.
- Many Marion County citizens are unemployed because they are functionally illiterate.
- More eighth grade students in WV are illiterate now than there were in 1998.*
- Illiteracy is a family issue.
*33% in 2005; 25% in 1998. National Education Assessment Plan
