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We continue to work hard to keep our learners and our team safe, connected, informed and engaged. As Lancaster and Lebanon Counties move ahead with plans to reopen, The Literacy & Learning Success Centers have laid out our plan in our Spring 2020 Newsletter. For details, please click here. Or, go to the News & Events page of our website and click “Read More” under “The Literacy & Learning Success Centers: Spring 2020 Newsletter”. See you soon!
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THE PROBLEM
Lebanon and Lancaster counties face significant issues related to literacy.
CLICK ON AN ISSUE to explore how it impacts each county.
Adults who struggle with basic literacy skills, BY COUNTY
In Lebanon County 14% of all adults struggle with everyday tasks such as reading the news.
14% OF ADULTS
14% OF ADULTS
In Lancaster County that number jumps to 15%
15% OF ADULTS
15% OF ADULTS families who speak a different language at home, by county
In Lebanon County, 10.5% of adults speak a language other than English.
10.5% OF families
10.5% OF families
In Lancaster County that number jumps to 15.6%
15.6% OF families
15.6% OF families adults who do not have a high school diploma, by county
In Lebanon County, 15% of adults have not graduated from high school.
15% OF families
15% OF families
In Lancaster County that number jumps to 16%
16% OF families
16% OF families amount of residents who live in poverty, by county
In Lebanon County, 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
10.9% OF residents
10.9% OF residents
In Lancaster County, 10.5% of residents live in poverty.
10.5% OF residents
10.5% OF residents THE SOLUTION
Literacy & Learning Success Centers provide quality basic skills and literacy education to adult learners in Lancaster and Lebanon counties.
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LEARN PERSONALIZED instruction and tutoring
Our friendly team can assist you in creating a plan for your goals. Whether you need to learn English, work on reading writing, math or computer skills, prepare for a high school equivalency exam (GED or HiSET) or US Citizenship, we are here to help.
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Supporting adult literacy and basic education in your community is a sound investment. Educated citizens work, pay taxes and give back to their communities.
The official registration and financial information of The Literacy Council of Lancaster-Lebanon, LVA, Inc. may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll free, within Pennsylvania, 1 (800) 732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.
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