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As new studies reveal a significant decline in student literacy in the United States, experts examining the data have concluded the problem stems from there not being enough drag queen story hours in American libraries.
Published: Saturday, March 23rd, 2024 @ 4:49 pm By: Babylon Bee
As new studies reveal a significant decline in student literacy in the United States, experts examining the data have concluded the problem stems from there not being enough drag queen story hours in American libraries.
 
Recent reports shining a harsh light on illiteracy among public school students have sparked concern among public educators. Public school teachers and their unions are warning that high illiteracy rates may prevent kids from reading about gay sex.
Recent reports shining a harsh light on illiteracy among public school students have sparked concern among public educators. Public school teachers and their unions are warning that high illiteracy rates may prevent kids from reading about gay sex.
 
'Propaganda can also be used for socially beneficial purposes,' wrote government-funded 'media literacy' group
Published: Sunday, February 4th, 2024 @ 8:47 am By: Daily Wire
'Propaganda can also be used for socially beneficial purposes,' wrote government-funded 'media literacy' group
 
"Media literacy" is a “tool to create the society we all deserve: one that nurtures racial equity, social justice, and true democracy"
"Media literacy" is a “tool to create the society we all deserve: one that nurtures racial equity, social justice, and true democracy"
 
In a stunning display of determination and perseverance, Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor has shown the world that illiteracy is no match for ambition and dreams.
Published: Sunday, August 27th, 2023 @ 8:39 am By: Babylon Bee
In a stunning display of determination and perseverance, Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor has shown the world that illiteracy is no match for ambition and dreams.
 
Green named dean of ECU College of Education
Green named dean of ECU College of Education
 
Library staff secures grant to increase farmworker digital literacy, internet access
Library staff secures grant to increase farmworker digital literacy, internet access
 
Children in grades K-3 in North Carolina have surpassed the rest of the nation when it comes to their early-literacy skills. That’s according to N.C. Superintendent of Public Instruction Catherine Truitt, who shared the news at Tuesday’s Council of State meeting.
Children in grades K-3 in North Carolina have surpassed the rest of the nation when it comes to their early-literacy skills. That’s according to N.C. Superintendent of Public Instruction Catherine Truitt, who shared the news at Tuesday’s Council of State meeting.
 
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper has once again proclaimed April as Financial Literacy Month. State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) kicked off its efforts by teaming up with CUNA Mutual Group and Charlotte-Mecklenburg County Schools to host a multi-school SECU Reality of Money® event
Published: Saturday, May 6th, 2023 @ 12:35 pm By: ENC NOW
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper has once again proclaimed April as Financial Literacy Month. State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) kicked off its efforts by teaming up with CUNA Mutual Group and Charlotte-Mecklenburg County Schools to host a multi-school SECU Reality of Money® event
 
The General Assembly has an obligation to encourage civic literacy on UNC campuses.
The General Assembly has an obligation to encourage civic literacy on UNC campuses.
 
April is Financial Literacy Month, a time we dedicate to empowering people with the information they need to make the personal finance decisions necessary to meet their goals.
Published: Monday, April 17th, 2023 @ 10:46 pm By: ENC NOW
April is Financial Literacy Month, a time we dedicate to empowering people with the information they need to make the personal finance decisions necessary to meet their goals.
 
Dr. Andy Jackson, director of the Civitas Center for Public Integrity at the John Locke Foundation, discusses House Bill 44.
Dr. Andy Jackson, director of the Civitas Center for Public Integrity at the John Locke Foundation, discusses House Bill 44.
 
Dr. Andy Jackson, director of the Civitas Center for Public Integrity at the John Locke Foundation, discusses House Bill 44.
Dr. Andy Jackson, director of the Civitas Center for Public Integrity at the John Locke Foundation, discusses House Bill 44.
 
On Wednesday, North Carolina legislators took a step toward repealing the literacy test requirement from the N.C. Constitution. Legislators heard House Bill 44 in the Judiciary 2 committee Wednesday. The bill would place a constitutional amendment on the 2024 general election ballot.
On Wednesday, North Carolina legislators took a step toward repealing the literacy test requirement from the N.C. Constitution. Legislators heard House Bill 44 in the Judiciary 2 committee Wednesday. The bill would place a constitutional amendment on the 2024 general election ballot.
 
Dr. Andy Jackson, director of the Civitas Center for Public Integrity at the John Locke Foundation, speaks in favor of House Bill 44.
Dr. Andy Jackson, director of the Civitas Center for Public Integrity at the John Locke Foundation, speaks in favor of House Bill 44.
 
I spoke in favor of House Bill 44, removing the literacy test from the North Carolina Constitution at a meeting of the House Judiciary Committee on the morning of March 1. My prepared comments are below:
I spoke in favor of House Bill 44, removing the literacy test from the North Carolina Constitution at a meeting of the House Judiciary Committee on the morning of March 1. My prepared comments are below:
 
The literacy test should be removed from the North Carolina Constitution
The literacy test should be removed from the North Carolina Constitution
 
Grant for improving digital equity to impact 29 regional counties
Grant for improving digital equity to impact 29 regional counties
 
State Senate Leader Phil Berger, R-Rockingham, wants to remove North Carolina’s Jim Crow-era literacy test for voters. It “ought to be out of our constitution,” Berger said.
State Senate Leader Phil Berger, R-Rockingham, wants to remove North Carolina’s Jim Crow-era literacy test for voters. It “ought to be out of our constitution,” Berger said.
 
The N.C. Department of Information Technology’s (NCDIT) Division of Broadband and Digital Equity announced $1.4 million for correctional institutions including Hyde Correctional Institute and Tyrrell Prison Work Farm
The N.C. Department of Information Technology’s (NCDIT) Division of Broadband and Digital Equity announced $1.4 million for correctional institutions including Hyde Correctional Institute and Tyrrell Prison Work Farm
 
Democratic New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed an “information literacy” law this week that mandates schools teach K-12 students how to identify “disinformation” in the name of protecting “democracy.”
Published: Tuesday, January 10th, 2023 @ 1:04 am By: Daily Wire
Democratic New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed an “information literacy” law this week that mandates schools teach K-12 students how to identify “disinformation” in the name of protecting “democracy.”
 
Initial Phase to Fund Projects by State Agencies, Universities and Community Colleges
Initial Phase to Fund Projects by State Agencies, Universities and Community Colleges
 
ECU grant, Wake Forest materials donation expand health information access for migrant farmworkers
ECU grant, Wake Forest materials donation expand health information access for migrant farmworkers
 
Beaufort County Community College's College and Career Readiness (CCR) program has helped 56 students earn one or more Digital Literacy Badges/Certificates through the NorthStar Digital Literacy curriculum.
Beaufort County Community College's College and Career Readiness (CCR) program has helped 56 students earn one or more Digital Literacy Badges/Certificates through the NorthStar Digital Literacy curriculum.
 
A research brief from curriculum publisher Amplify shows that elementary school students continue to lag behind in literacy almost two years into the COVID-19 pandemic.
A research brief from curriculum publisher Amplify shows that elementary school students continue to lag behind in literacy almost two years into the COVID-19 pandemic.
 
The act modifies reading instruction programs to improve literacy of N.C. public school students by the third grade
The act modifies reading instruction programs to improve literacy of N.C. public school students by the third grade
 
Nationwide announced today that it has partnered, for the second year in a row, with the Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF) to present the 2021 Financial Empowerment Charlas (talks) series to provide financial education to Latinas and Latinos across the country.
Published: Monday, April 5th, 2021 @ 9:09 pm By: Stan Deatherage
Nationwide announced today that it has partnered, for the second year in a row, with the Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF) to present the 2021 Financial Empowerment Charlas (talks) series to provide financial education to Latinas and Latinos across the country.
 
Republican legislators in the N.C. Senate are pushing forward a bill meant to improve literacy among North Carolina public school students by the third grade.
Republican legislators in the N.C. Senate are pushing forward a bill meant to improve literacy among North Carolina public school students by the third grade.
 
During National Financial Capability Month, we recognize the importance of financial literacy to a free and prosperous society, and we commit to ensuring that all Americans have the resources they need to make informed financial choices and provide opportunities for a brighter and more secure future
During National Financial Capability Month, we recognize the importance of financial literacy to a free and prosperous society, and we commit to ensuring that all Americans have the resources they need to make informed financial choices and provide opportunities for a brighter and more secure future
 
College of Education researcher earns University Scholarship of Engagement Award
College of Education researcher earns University Scholarship of Engagement Award
 
Understanding the side effects of prescription medicine is not always easy. It can be especially troublesome for those who don’t speak English.
Understanding the side effects of prescription medicine is not always easy. It can be especially troublesome for those who don’t speak English.
 
More money and iPads are coming to K-3 classrooms to bolster literacy instruction, but critics question the methods used to improve reading scores.
More money and iPads are coming to K-3 classrooms to bolster literacy instruction, but critics question the methods used to improve reading scores.
 
North Carolina’s failure to pass a budget could affect a state-mandated financial literacy course requirement for all public high schools.
North Carolina’s failure to pass a budget could affect a state-mandated financial literacy course requirement for all public high schools.
 
Who could have predicted that North Carolina educators, lawmakers, and media would spend so much time disputing the reading software selected by the N.C. Department of Public Instruction (DPI)?
Who could have predicted that North Carolina educators, lawmakers, and media would spend so much time disputing the reading software selected by the N.C. Department of Public Instruction (DPI)?
 
North Carolina schools have a serious literacy problem; most likely, that means it has a teacher education problem.
North Carolina schools have a serious literacy problem; most likely, that means it has a teacher education problem.
 
Just one out of every four millennials demonstrates basic financial literacy.
Just one out of every four millennials demonstrates basic financial literacy.
 
In 2013, North Carolina launched “Read To Achieve, which was supposed to help lagging kids reach literacy by third grade. Six years and $150 million later, the state has seen little success.
In 2013, North Carolina launched “Read To Achieve, which was supposed to help lagging kids reach literacy by third grade. Six years and $150 million later, the state has seen little success.
 

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