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Literacy matters …Literacy matters …

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.Literacy mattersLiteracy matters

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

.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

.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

.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

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.Literacy mattersLiteracy matters

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