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Edison
Communication students (left to right) Maranda Dunlap, Emily
Hunt, Tess McClure and Kayla
Seman will talk about the problem of
illiteracy in America and what can be done about it in Darke County.
The presentation will be at the Greenville Public Library, July 26 at 6
p.m.
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Edison Students
Present on Literacy at Library
According to a 2015 U.S. Department of Education report, 32 million
adults cannot read above the fifth grade level… and one child in four
currently grows up not knowing how to read. It’s not getting better.
Today’s generation is less educated than the one before.
Edison State Darke County Campus Fundamentals of Communication students
have focused on literacy as their term project and one team – Maranda
Dunlap, Emily Hunt, Tess McClure and Kayla Seman – will be making a
presentation to the public about this Cornerstone to Success at the
Greenville Public Library Thursday July 26th at 6 p.m.
What is literacy? Is it just reading or does it involve more, such as
being able to use the knowledge as a function of success? What is the
relationship between literacy and poverty? Literacy and crime? Making
healthy choices? What role does it play in the overall well-being of a
community?
Edison students will explore this critical topic and what it means to a
community and the individuals who live in it. They will offer
suggestions that could help make a difference, including programs
currently available to help young people struggling with their reading
and comprehension skills.
The presentation is open to all ages and light refreshments will be
served. Students will be available to answer questions following the
presentation.
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