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Literacy matters …Literacy matters …
WHY LITERACY MATTERSCreative commons photo courtesy of David Boyle.
for individuals
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WHY LITERACY MATTERS
People with higher literacy skills
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ECONOMIC SUCCESS
work moreearn moreneed less financial assistance
… for individuals
… and for communities
acquire more useful skills
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.Literacy mattersLiteracy matters
WHY LITERACY MATTERS
People with higher literacy skills
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ECONOMIC SUCCESS
make better health choiceslive longer and more healthilycan live more independently
… for individuals
… and for communities
HEALTH
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.Literacy mattersLiteracy matters
WHY LITERACY MATTERS
People with higher literacy skills
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ECONOMIC SUCCESS
have lower crime rates
have lower recidivism and better reintegration
… for individuals
… and for communities
INCLUSION
HEALTH
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.Literacy mattersLiteracy matters
WHY LITERACY MATTERS
People with higher literacy skills
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ECONOMIC SUCCESS
are more likely to vote
get more involved in their community
volunteer more
… for individuals
… and for communities
INCLUSION
HEALTH
CIVIC PARTICIPATION
Creative commons photo courtesy of Russ Beinder.
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WHY LITERACY MATTERS
People with higher literacy skills
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ECONOMIC SUCCESS
bring up kids with higher literacy skills… especially when they’re supported by their
community
… for families
… and for communities
INCLUSION
HEALTH
CIVIC PARTICIPATIONSTRENGTHENING FAMILIES