In the past decade, most countries have seen either stagnant or declining rates of literacy, according to the international nonprofit Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development’s 20203 ...

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Twenty-nine percent of American adults performed at the lowest level for numeracy on a major international study, according to a new report released today by the National ...

Mark Doyle is one of the tutors who helps learners at Seeds of Literacy. The organization offers continued education for adults who may have slipped through the cracks of the education system as ...

Grattan Institute began with contributions to its endowment of $15 million from each of the Federal and Victorian Governments. In order to safeguard its independence, Grattan Institute’s board ...

Are you smarter than a ten-year-old? New data suggest that a shockingly large portion of adults in the rich world might not be. Roughly one-fifth of people aged 16 to 65 perform no better in tests of ...

As India charts its path towards a Viksit Bharat by 2047, the foundation of this transformation lies in inclusive economic growth, and at the heart of inclusive growth is Foundational Literacy and ...

International Literacy Day 2023 will be celebrated on 8 September under the theme “Promoting literacy for a world in transition: Building the foundation for sustainable and peaceful societies”. The ...

Gremlins in white boiler-suits harassed Britons in the early 2000s, springing from cupboards, drawers and sofas whenever people were asked to read or add up. The critters were the stars of government ...

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A groundbreaking study shows that creativity plays an essential role in academic success, suggesting that students who think outside the box are more likely to excel in literacy and numeracy ...