A for Africa, reading at the right level improves literacy.

A project in Newbury, UK by Stephen Tweed
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Changing the world through literacy by using reading levels to measure potential and provide a pathway to employment for the poorest.
Backers: 4
Average Pledge Per Backer: £13

Funded: £52 of £269,394
Dates: Jun 18th -> Jul 28th (40 days)
Project By: Stephen Tweed
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Slideshow for A for Africa, African Lexiles.

July 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Our idea is simple, for children and young adults in school, in poor schools or those out of school and abandoned, our aim is to help increase prospects for employment. It is for those children and young adults to show they too have ability even... (Read More)

Papers, reports, infographics and publications on education in developing world markets.

July 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Literacy can provide a way out of poverty for millions of children and young adults who have no formal certified education. It is so simple given that much of the technology and research exists. I think it will be hugely effective, and give young... (Read More)

In South Africa about 80 percent of children can’t read properly after four years of full-time schooling and we are told that we must be devoting more time and resources to teaching them to collaborate? Or think critically? Or to code? But... They. Can

July 4th - via: kickstarter.com
In education the latest buzz-words have been, Critical Thinking, 21st Century Skills, but I agree with this article that being literate is probably the single most important issue for children in developing world markets. Worth a read.   In South... (Read More)

Why I find reading so important...and so beneficial to society

July 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
I am not the only one...A Society of Readers I love reading about the topic of reading and want to share some of the reports that I find most interesting. I think what I like about reading, and in particular reading for pleasure, is that it offers so... (Read More)

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