members@lists.national-coalition-literacy.org

National Coalition for Literacy Discussion List

View all threads

ABC's "What Would You Do?" TV show highlights adult literacy

AB
Amanda Bergson-Shilcock
Fri, Sep 27, 2019 8:48 PM

Unfortunately, they use outdated language ("illiterate") but it's good to see some attention to paid to the many reasons that an adult might struggle with reading. The policy advocate in me would have liked to see some solutions presented, but I understand that's not the focus of this show!

https://abcnews.go.com/WhatWouldYouDo/video/illiterate-man-harassed-caf-cashier-65160235

--
Amanda Bergson-Shilcock, Senior Fellow
National Skills Coalition
Note: we’ve moved! Our new office address is:
1250 Connecticut Ave, NW
Suite 200
Washington, D.C. 20036
www.nationalskillscoalition.orghttp://www.nationalskillscoalition.org/
[GuideStar Member]

Unfortunately, they use outdated language ("illiterate") but it's good to see some attention to paid to the many reasons that an adult might struggle with reading. The policy advocate in me would have liked to see some solutions presented, but I understand that's not the focus of this show! https://abcnews.go.com/WhatWouldYouDo/video/illiterate-man-harassed-caf-cashier-65160235 -- Amanda Bergson-Shilcock, Senior Fellow National Skills Coalition Note: we’ve moved! Our new office address is: 1250 Connecticut Ave, NW Suite 200 Washington, D.C. 20036 www.nationalskillscoalition.org<http://www.nationalskillscoalition.org/> [GuideStar Member]