A Consideration of the Social and Economic Costs to Citizens of South Carolina for Adult Illiteracy [microform] / Rose Emily Jackson.

Illiteracy is a social and economic problem in South Carolina. In 1980, 445,202 persons in the state, 25 years of age or older, had less than an elementary school education. In relation to other states, South Carolina is ranked second according to the percentage of the adult population with less tha...

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Main Author: Jackson, Rose Emily
Corporate Author: South Carolina Literacy Association, Columbia
Other Authors: Harris, Joan
Format: Microfilm Book
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : Distributed by ERIC Clearinghouse, 1983.
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520 |a Illiteracy is a social and economic problem in South Carolina. In 1980, 445,202 persons in the state, 25 years of age or older, had less than an elementary school education. In relation to other states, South Carolina is ranked second according to the percentage of the adult population with less than high school completion. Statistics show that persons with low educational levels are much more likely to be involved in crime, to receive public assistance, to live in poverty, and to be unemployed. Illiteracy causes many problems for businesses. Expensive and sometimes dangerous mistakes are made by undereducated workers who cannot read directions or write clearly. The work force must be increasingly knowledgeable to respond to foreign competition. Illiteracy also has a negative effect on the state's economy. Tax revenue is lost because of lower personal income, while criminal justice and welfare costs are high. Funding literacy programs appears an attractive alternative to funding welfare programs. South Carolina is involved in an accountability movement to improve the process of education. Basic skills are tested in schools and can be remedied. In addition, a campaign to identify illiterate adults and provide educational opportunities is underway. Literacy is worth far more than it costs to produce. It is indispensible to the economy, and it is invaluable to the illiterate person. (KC) 
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