Explores purposes of literacy education, ranging from the political imperatives of governments to the goals of literacy campaigns to the reasons why people want to be literate. (SK)

Citing studies to demonstrate that illiteracy and functional illiteracy are not dying out, the author statistically describes the volunteer-teacher program (National Affiliation for Literacy Advance) derived from the Right to Read'' program. (AG)

The forces of American education must embark on a massive program in reading education so that every student will learn to read to the full extent of his capability. (CK)

Discusses the implications of Unesco's latest report on the status of literacy, the significance of the change of emphasis to functional literacy, and the effects of the population explosion on literacy statistics. (MF)

Considers motivations of adult illiterates involved in literacy programs, and gives examples of available programs. Describes difficulties, frustrations, and rewards for individuals completing such programs. Includes an estimate of the size of the adult literacy problem. (DHP)

A pilot project in work-oriented literacy among adults was introduced in Ethiopia in 1968. Four industries in different locations were selected for the program. Planning, implementation, objectives, and results to date are reviewed. A list of materials produced is appended. (MS)

The urgency of the illiteracy problem, the need for meaningful certification criteria and some ideals to be aimed at for Adult Basic Education programs are outlined in the form of a six-article Bill of Rights. (MS)

This paper examines certain facets of Canada's sub-literate population, stating causes of sub-literacy, raising some questions bearing on basic re-education and considering the extent to which the deficiency can, or should, be corrected as a matter of public responsibility. (Author/MF)

We must learn before tomorrow that war is as normal" as peace, and that peace is not something to which we have a right but something which we must work for daily and diligently. (Author)

A well-educated teacher equipped with diverse reading materials is the best single answer to the reading problem. (Author)

The 10 to 15 million adults in the United States who read below the sixth-grade level need specially written material if reading is to be a fruitful avenue of learning. (EB)

Tests of a sample of 106 welfare recipients in Arkansas found that 53 percent were literate, contrary to the federal assumption that most recipients are illiterate. Concludes that specific job training and specific occupational literacy, rather than general literacy, programs would best meet the needs of the unemployed. (DM)

The term "illiterate" that is commonly used to describe someone who cannot read or write is an absolute term, which fails to recognize that those who are deemed "illiterate" are probably in fact "literate" to some degree. The approach taken to define and measure literacy in the International Adult Literacy Survey (IALS) acknowledges the limitation…