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3 Months, 17 Days

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International Literacy Day

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1965 by UNESCO

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In an age of enlightenment, technology and modern living, it’s amazing that it’s estimated that nearly 800 million adults worldwide lack basic literacy skills.

Literacy Day aims to highlight the importance and value of literary education for individuals and groups, and for the wider global culture.

katykk
katykk May 23rd, 2013 at 06:42

RT @bridger_w: Do you struggle with rational thinking and basic literacy? Let us know in the comments below

MummaPies
MummaPies May 23rd, 2013 at 06:42

RT @artsqueensland: Arts Minister Ian Walker announces new literacy program 2 build communication skills for refugee families via @slqld http://t.co/Zv7cgJAwc6

JennyPentland
JennyPentland May 23rd, 2013 at 06:42

RT @bridger_w: Do you struggle with rational thinking and basic literacy? Let us know in the comments below

familysimpson
familysimpson May 23rd, 2013 at 06:40

RT @schoolsontap: The write stuff: how Unity Academy transformed its students' literacy skills http://t.co/cKnuLIu49g | Independent

TVWORLD4ALL
TVWORLD4ALL May 23rd, 2013 at 06:40

Mobilink and UNESCO to Take Forward Award Winning SMS Based Literacy Program http://t.co/0ekICP1GfH #Education

reddustoz
reddustoz May 23rd, 2013 at 06:39

RT @indigenous_gov: National Indigenous Literacy Day: Smiles all round for Wilcannia's first adult literacy grads http://t.co/qUQDKpFP #NILD2012 #closingthegap

artsqueensland
artsqueensland May 23rd, 2013 at 06:38

Arts Minister Ian Walker announces new literacy program 2 build communication skills for refugee families via @slqld http://t.co/Zv7cgJAwc6

ClareBarry
ClareBarry May 23rd, 2013 at 06:37

So that is 3,200 words in two hours, not including writing a plan, which bears resemblance to standard levels of literacy and is coherent

Itsdihere
Itsdihere May 23rd, 2013 at 06:33

Literacy the key to success. http://t.co/OA1aWIaEZ5

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