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Did you know?

There are many things you may not know about illiteracy.
  • Illiteracy is in our communities. It is not a problem of the past.
  • The illiteracy rate in Marion County is 19%.
  • 61% of crimes are committed by people who are functionally illiterate. 
  • 4 out of 5 low-income 3rd grade students fail to meet 3rd grade reading levels.
  • 61% of low-income kids live in a home with no books, these kids are 13% more likely to drop out of school.
  • 13% of WV residents are lacking basic prose literacy skills.
  • Illiteracy is a family issue.










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