[NLA] National Literacy Day

[Gloria Nudelman]

Debbie,

Yes, I agree that *a* Literacy Day is much better than *no* Literacy
Day.  My desire to schedule the day around legislative calendars is
partly motivated by President Bush's proposal to cut federal funds for
Even Start by 20% in fiscal year 2003.

Thank you for the information regarding the origin of International
Literacy Day.  I was not aware of this and appreciate your bringing it
to my attention.

Gloria Nudelman
Coordinator, Redwood City Even Start

Debbie Yoho wrote:
> 
> Gloria, I'd be interested to hear more about why you feel a Literacy Day
> should be scheduled around legislative calendars.  I can see a benefit, but
> most any day would have some benefit.  I think of holidays as
> commemorations, not strategies to advance policy, though I have no
> objection to using a holiday that way.  If Congress were NOT in session on
> Literacy Day, my congressman would be home so I could talk to him.
> September 8 is Frank Laubach's birthday.  International Literacy Day
> commemorates his work worldwide, and also draws attention to the cause. Is
> there anyone else who has contributed on such a scale that should be so
> honored? I honestly don't know.
> 
> Deborah W. Yoho
> Co-moderator, NIFL-Health  and
> Executive Director
> Greater Columbia Literacy Council
> 921 Woodrow Street, Columbia, SC  29205
> 803-765-2555   Fax  803-779-8417   dwyoho at earthlink.net
> 
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