Phone: 504-864-7077
Fax: 504-864-7088
Email: [email protected]
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Census 2000 Diploma Graph
Quick & Dirty Facts About Literacy
- About 25% of adults in our region do not have a high school diploma; about half of those are functioning at the lowest literacy level.
- Last year only 10,000 students were served in 19 New Orleans area programs. The average new learner tested in at 5th grade for reading and math skills.
- Federal funding for adult education is $220/student; compare to Head Start $6000/student; K-12 $6500+ per student; Higher Education $16,000/per student.
A Literal Fact
Federal funding for adult education is $220/student; compare to Head Start $6000/student; K-12 $6500+ per student; Higher Education $16,000/per student.
Did You Know?
About 25% of adults in our region do not have a high school diploma; about half of those are functioning at the lowest literacy level.
Literacy Alliance of Greater New Orleans
Phone: 504-864-7077
Fax: 504-864-7088
[email protected]