[AAACE-NLA] causes of low literacy

[Alantoops@cs.com]

David, George and Merle,

Well put on all accounts. David's synopsis of the issue is an important one.

The research behind poverty issues from author's such as Ruby Payne and 
others clearly articulates the education impact that growing up in poverty has upon 
the literacy development of children and their parents.

Poor vocabulary development puts parent and child at a disadvantage from the 
first day of school. Poor nutritional habits that delay or inhibit the mind 
and body from maturing. Inadequate health care that leads to hearing and vision 
problems. This list is not endless but one that poses a significant policy 
issue.

David is on target with analyzing how current public policy has failed to 
remove these barriers for adults and their children.. Now for the next step.

Yours,

Alan Toops
Executive Director
Ohio Literacy Network
(614) 505-0717
atoops at ohioliteracynetwork.org
http://www.ohioliteracynetwork.org