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Johnson County
Adult Literacy Program
Serving our community since 1987
National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week
September 15-21, 2024
National AEFL Week originated in 2009 when the National Coalition for Literacy worked with then-Congressman Jared Polis (D-CO), then-Senator Lamar Alexander (R-TN), and Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) to create a Congressionally-recognized designation that would draw attention to the importance of adult education and family literacy. Since then, NCL has sponsored National AEFL Week in September each year on behalf of its members and the field as a whole, and has worked with Members of Congress to have the week recognized through resolutions in the Senate and the House of Representatives.
NAEFL raises public awareness about the need for and value of adult education and family literacy. Its goal is to increase financial and societal support for access to basic education programs for U.S. adults with low literacy, numeracy, and digital skills. Advocates across the country use this opportunity to elevate adult education and family literacy nationwide with policymakers, the media, and the community.
nationalcoalitionforliteracy.org
Resources
September 8th is international/World Literacy Day! Celebrate!!
JCALP Celebrates National Literacy Week with 4 Events:
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Joyce, Amanda, and Donna Visit Marion Woods at KOKO to share about National Adult and Family Literacy Week!
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