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n September 8, the world will mark the 48th annual International Literacy Day to remind us all that reading, writing, and basic math remain an elusive target for nearly 800 million adults around the globe, including approximately 23,000 adults in our community. The Jack L. Hill Lifelong Learning Center at the San Bernardino Public Library is part of a national network of organizations that work every minute of every day to end the PHOTO COURTESY adult literacy crisis. According to ProLiteracy, the The Justice for Immigrants Coalition during a rally earlier this year. largest membership organizawhen suddenly you reach an you are apprehended by ICE offi- tion advancing the cause of By Anthony Victoria Immigration Customs cials, detained for several weeks adult literacy and basic educa(or months) in a detention center, tion in the nation, more than 36 magine going home after Enforcement (ICE) checkpoint. A routine drive home suddenly and eventually deported. You’re million adults in the U.S. lack clocking out of a work shift at the most basic literacy skills, becomes a nightmare. the construction site. You’re and 15 percent of Americans Adelanto cont. on next page patiently waiting in freeway traffic Due to the lack of documentation, without a diploma don't have jobs. "About one in six adults are still not literate, and approximately 67.4 million schoolaged children are not enrolled in school," said Paula Miller, literacy program coordinator. "Here at home, in our own community, we know that 31 percent of adults experience literacy issues in their lives. Literacy helps families be healthier and safer and provides people sustainable opportunities to support themselves through work, contributing ultimately to the economic growth of our region and our country." In recognition of International Literacy Day, the San Bernardino Public Library-Jack L. Hill Lifelong Learning Center will be receiving a Proclamation from Mayor Carey Davis. This will give awareness to and remember PHOTO /ANTHONY VICTORIA that "Literacy and Sustainable Senator Kevin De Leon is the author of Senate Bill 350 (Clean Energy and Pollution Reduction Act). Societies" is the key to the development of skills that are ther investment in renewable ener- authored by Kevin De Leon (Dnecessary for sustainable socigy is becoming a contentious topic Los Angeles)---plans to extend the By Anthony Victoria eties. For more information on among environmental groups and state's current renewable portfolio the Jack L. Hill's-Lifelong ey legislation that intends lawmakers across the Inland standard to 50 percent by 2030 Learning services, visit to reduce greenhouse region. www.sbpl.org or call (909) gasses and promote fur- Senate Bill 350---introduced and SB 350 cont. on next page 381-8205.
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