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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.
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.
 
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.
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
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.
 
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.
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.
 
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.
 
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
 
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
 
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
 
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
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
“There’s two of us,” said Laura Matrazzo, Miss North Carolina 2018, to a student also wearing a tiara in a first-year nursing class at Beaufort County Community College
“There’s two of us,” said Laura Matrazzo, Miss North Carolina 2018, to a student also wearing a tiara in a first-year nursing class at Beaufort County Community College
 
Classic literature has fallen from favor in English class. The movement away from the literary canon, begun decades ago, has accelerated rapidly following adoption of Common Core standards by most states eight years ago
Classic literature has fallen from favor in English class. The movement away from the literary canon, begun decades ago, has accelerated rapidly following adoption of Common Core standards by most states eight years ago
 
No cliché is more ubiquitous at teacher protests than signs that read, "if you can read this sign, thank a teacher." That is, unless you disregard variations on the theme of "pay us more."
No cliché is more ubiquitous at teacher protests than signs that read, "if you can read this sign, thank a teacher." That is, unless you disregard variations on the theme of "pay us more."
 
Nine children from seasonal or migrant farmworker families have improved their health literacy skills through a collaborative project at East Carolina University
Nine children from seasonal or migrant farmworker families have improved their health literacy skills through a collaborative project at East Carolina University
 
Program teaches young adults job skills while helping with formal education and providing a haven from tough circumstances
Program teaches young adults job skills while helping with formal education and providing a haven from tough circumstances
 
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