5 articles on "literacy"

Parents Should Teach Children to Read

The United States is the most affluent and technologically advanced of all the industrial nations on earth. With its "free" compulsory education for all, a network of state-owned and state-operated teachers' training colleges, strict teacher cer...

Parenting  parenting children parents education country read illiteracy poor blame
The Shameful Secret of Illiteracy in America

The Shameful Secret of Illiteracy in America by: Penni Wild The word is not just a sound or a written symbol. The word is a force; it is the power you have to express and communicate, to think, and thereby to create the events in your life. - Do...

Self Improvement And Motivation  self improvement motivation read illiteracy literacy illiterate children
Can You Survive In An Online World

Do you have the skills to make it in a computer driven,increasingly online world? Your immediate, knee-jerk reaction may be "Yes! Of course Ihave the skills.""I know how to send and receive email and surf the web." "I can even download and install fi...

Business And Finance  business finance skills computer online email literacy
The Importance of Financial Literacy

"The Importance of Financial Literacy" Financial literacy, or the ability to understand and use various financial skills including personal financial management, budgeting, and investing, is crucial to achieving financial security and success in tod...

Business And Finance  financial literacy individuals economic personal decisions security
The Importance of Financial Literacy in Today's World

The Importance of Financial Literacy in Today's World In today's fast-paced and complex world, there is an increasing need for individuals to have a strong understanding of financial matters. Financial literacy is no longer just a nice-to-have skill...

Business And Finance  financial literacy individuals world understanding decisions investing