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Mac Barnett Named National Ambassador for Young People's Literature
Mac Barnett, author of numerous children's books, has been named the Library of Congress' national ambassador for young people's literature, focusing on promoting picture books as a vital art form and combating declining literacy rates.
Mac Barnett Named National Ambassador for Young People's Literature
Mac Barnett, author of numerous children's books, has been named the Library of Congress' national ambassador for young people's literature, focusing on promoting picture books as a vital art form and combating declining literacy rates.
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32% Bias Score
Israel Faces Critical Adult Literacy Crisis: PIAAC Survey Highlights Urgent Need for National Policy
A PIAAC survey reveals that 37% of Israeli adults aged 16-65 have low reading literacy, while only 8% show high mathematical literacy, posing a significant challenge for the nation's economic and social well-being.
Israel Faces Critical Adult Literacy Crisis: PIAAC Survey Highlights Urgent Need for National Policy
A PIAAC survey reveals that 37% of Israeli adults aged 16-65 have low reading literacy, while only 8% show high mathematical literacy, posing a significant challenge for the nation's economic and social well-being.
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48% Bias Score
OECD Study Reveals Wide Disparities in Adult Skills Across Europe
An OECD study of 160,000 adults across 31 countries revealed that Finland, Sweden, Norway, and the Netherlands had the highest literacy, numeracy, and problem-solving scores, while Portugal, Poland, Italy, and Lithuania scored below the OECD average; older adults (55-65) generally had lower skills t...
OECD Study Reveals Wide Disparities in Adult Skills Across Europe
An OECD study of 160,000 adults across 31 countries revealed that Finland, Sweden, Norway, and the Netherlands had the highest literacy, numeracy, and problem-solving scores, while Portugal, Poland, Italy, and Lithuania scored below the OECD average; older adults (55-65) generally had lower skills t...
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36% Bias Score
Spanish Youth Lead in Reading Increase, but Time Constraints Remain
The 2024 Spanish Ministry of Culture's reading habits barometer shows that 75.3% of 14–24 year olds read books in their free time, a 5% increase from last year, while 65% of Spaniards over 14 read, with a 6% increase since 2017; however, lack of time is the main reason 34.5% don't read, leading to a...
Spanish Youth Lead in Reading Increase, but Time Constraints Remain
The 2024 Spanish Ministry of Culture's reading habits barometer shows that 75.3% of 14–24 year olds read books in their free time, a 5% increase from last year, while 65% of Spaniards over 14 read, with a 6% increase since 2017; however, lack of time is the main reason 34.5% don't read, leading to a...
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52% Bias Score
OECD Study Reveals Wide Disparities in Adult Skills Across Europe
An OECD study of 160,000 adults in 31 countries reveals Finland, Sweden, Norway, and the Netherlands lead in literacy, numeracy, and problem-solving, while Portugal, Poland, Italy, and Lithuania lag; higher numeracy correlates with better employment, income, health, and life satisfaction.
OECD Study Reveals Wide Disparities in Adult Skills Across Europe
An OECD study of 160,000 adults in 31 countries reveals Finland, Sweden, Norway, and the Netherlands lead in literacy, numeracy, and problem-solving, while Portugal, Poland, Italy, and Lithuania lag; higher numeracy correlates with better employment, income, health, and life satisfaction.
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32% Bias Score
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