Adult Literacy and Economic Development (It’s All Connected)
Adult Literacy and Economic Development (It's All Connected) Income inequality has long been a political and economic hot topic in the United States. As of 2021, the richest 10% of Americans owned almost 70% of the wealth in the country, while the poorest 50% owned around 2.5%—a staggering gap that has widened substantially in the last several decades. In 2020, 11.4% of the country's population (or 37.2 million individuals) lived in poverty. The expansion of the wealth gap has been exacerbated in part by events such as the Great Recession and COVID-19 pandemic. What's more, rising inflation rates may continue to deepen existing income inequality, as...
Homeschooling Through High School (It’s Easier Than You Think)
According to statistics published by the National Center for Education Statistics, 5.4% of children were homeschooled during 2020-2021. The number of homeschooled children has been steadily rising over the course of the last several decades; and yet, many parents and students still harbor a lot of hesitancy around the idea of homeschooling. If you've found yourself wondering, "Should I homeschool my child/myself?" or "How difficult is homeschooling?", we can help. Here, we'll discuss the advantages and misconceptions of homeschooling, who is a good candidate for homeschooling, and more. Debunking Myths About Homeschooling There are a lot of lingering negative stereotypes and misconceptions about homeschooling. Common misconceptions about...