Literacy Coalition of Central Texas

The Literacy Coalition of Central Texas
Promoting Skilled Workers and Strong Families Through Literacy

55% of Texans have poor literacy skills

One in four adults living in Texas Reads below the fifth grade level, placing Texas last in state literacy.

$70 billion is spent in unnecessary medical bills each year due to low health literacy.

40% of the U.S. workforce lacks essential job skills. Read more

The more often you read to a child, the more likely they are to develop good literacy skills.

31% of Texas prisoners are functionally illiterate.

"Let your children see you reading for pleasure in your spare time." 19 more tips to encourage children to read.

Sunday, 23 November 2008

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Networking Luncheon
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The Quarterly Provider Networking Luncheon is scheduled for Tuesday, March 27th at the Austin American Statesman (Corner of S. Congress and Barton Springs). Please RSVP by calling our office at (512)223-7975. We will provide meaningful networking opportunities and ask you for your input on upcoming projects of the Coalition, as well as possible format changes for the luncheon. We hope to see you there!
Contact: Meg Poag Place: Austin American Statesman

Network Lunch
2008 Network Luncheon, Provider Advisory Council, and Instructional Area Group Meeting Dates

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