[AAACE-NLA] a definition

[George Demetrion]

Hi Catherine,

I would imagine that was the intent of the legislation, to have a
comprehensive definition that covered ESOL as well as literacy and ABE
programs.

Perhaps someone who was involved in setting the policy at that time
could clarify.

George

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Hello George:

The definition seems to equate "literacy" with "English"?  giving
the impression that people who speak and write other languages
are illiterate if they don't also speak English?  Who let that one
get by?

Lurking Lately,

Catherine King


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Subject: [AAACE-NLA] a definition


>I thought it made sense to add a definition of literacy to the
document.
> This is what I propose:
>
> Literacy:  A Definition
>
> The National Literacy Act of 1991 defines literacy as "an individual's
> ability to read, write, and speak English and compute and solve
problems
> on the job and in society, to achieve one's goals, and develop one's
> knowledge and potential."  The following factors contributing to low
> literacy among adults presuppose this definition.
>
> Comments, suggestions, alternatives, concerns, etc.
>
> George Demetrion
>
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