Literacy Coalition of Central Texas

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

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

55% of Texans have poor literacy skills

31% of Texas prisoners are functionally illiterate.

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

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

Saturday, 17 May 2008

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The Literacy Coalition of Central Texas welcomes the participation of the business community as engaged partners as we promoted skilled workers and strong families through literacy. Business, education and government sponsors underwrite quarterly provider networking luncheons and professional development opportunities, as well as provide funding for supplies, literacy manuals, and technical materials.

The Literacy Coalition of Central Texas expresses its appreciation to:

AT&T/SWBT

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema