Adult Education Week 2023
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Tyrone Frasier Requests Proclamation for National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week
Tyrone Frasier, the Director of Adult Education for Williamsburg County School District, appeared before County Council this week to request a proclamation designating September 18-22, 2023 as National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week in Williamsburg County. The motto for this week is “What are you waiting for? Imagine the Greatness in You!”
Mission of the Adult Education Program
The mission of the adult education program is to assist adults in becoming literate and obtaining the knowledge and skills necessary for employment and economic self-sufficiency. It also aims to help parents obtain the educational skills necessary to become full partners in the educational development of their children, and assist adults in completing a secondary-school education.
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- Goal 4: Quality Education
- Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
- Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities
- Goal 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week
Once a year, usually during the third week of September, the entire field of adult education collaboratively works together to raise the visibility of Adult Education. National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week serves as an opportunity to showcase the benefits of Adult Education locally, statewide, and nationally, while raising public awareness about the need for and value of Adult Education and Family Literacy.
Purpose of the Week
The purpose of National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week is to increase awareness of Adult Education and Family Literacy and promote financial and societal support for access to basic education programs for adults with low literacy, numeracy, and lack of digital skills. Advocates across the country utilize this opportunity to elevate Adult Education and Family Literacy nationwide with policymakers, the media, partners, and the community. Adult Education providers use this week to showcase, market, and bring attention to local Adult Education programs.
Origin of National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week
National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week originated in 2009 when the National Coalition for Literacy collaborated with Congress to create a Congressionally recognized designation that would draw attention to the importance of Adult Education and Family Literacy. Since then, the National Coalition for Literacy has sponsored National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week in September of each year on behalf of its members and the field as a whole. The week has been recognized through resolutions in the Senate and the House of Representatives.
Proclamation Request
Tyrone Frasier requested County Council’s support in the form of a proclamation designating September 18-22, 2023 as National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week in Williamsburg County.
Take a Look in My Shoes: A Drop In Initiative
As part of the 2023 National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week, Williamsburg County Adult Education is inviting people to participate in the “Take a Look in My Shoes: A Drop In” initiative on Thursday, September 21 from 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM at 417 School Street, Kingstree. For more information about Adult Education in Williamsburg County, visit www.wcsd.k12.sc.us.
SDGs, Targets, and Indicators in the Article
1. Which SDGs are addressed or connected to the issues highlighted in the article?
- SDG 4: Quality Education
- SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
- SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
2. What specific targets under those SDGs can be identified based on the article’s content?
- SDG 4.6: By 2030, ensure that all youth and a substantial proportion of adults, both men and women, achieve literacy and numeracy.
- SDG 8.6: By 2020, substantially reduce the proportion of youth not in employment, education, or training.
- SDG 10.2: By 2030, empower and promote the social, economic, and political inclusion of all, irrespective of age, sex, disability, race, ethnicity, origin, religion, or economic or other status.
3. Are there any indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets?
- Indicator for SDG 4.6: Literacy rate among adults
- Indicator for SDG 8.6: Proportion of youth not in employment, education, or training
- Indicator for SDG 10.2: Proportion of population with access to basic education programs for adults
Table: SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 4: Quality Education | 4.6: By 2030, ensure that all youth and a substantial proportion of adults, both men and women, achieve literacy and numeracy. | Literacy rate among adults |
| SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth | 8.6: By 2020, substantially reduce the proportion of youth not in employment, education, or training. | Proportion of youth not in employment, education, or training |
| SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities | 10.2: By 2030, empower and promote the social, economic, and political inclusion of all, irrespective of age, sex, disability, race, ethnicity, origin, religion, or economic or other status. | Proportion of population with access to basic education programs for adults |
Based on the article, the issues discussed are connected to SDGs 4, 8, and 10. SDG 4 focuses on quality education, which aligns with the mission of the adult education program mentioned in the article. SDG 8 relates to decent work and economic growth, as the program aims to assist adults in obtaining the knowledge and skills necessary for employment and economic self-sufficiency. SDG 10 addresses reduced inequalities, and the program aims to empower adults and promote their social and economic inclusion.
The specific targets identified from the article are SDG 4.6, SDG 8.6, and SDG 10.2. These targets aim to ensure literacy and numeracy for youth and adults, reduce the proportion of youth not in employment, education, or training, and promote the social and economic inclusion of all individuals.
The indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards these targets are the literacy rate among adults (indicator for SDG 4.6), the proportion of youth not in employment, education, or training (indicator for SDG 8.6), and the proportion of the population with access to basic education programs for adults (indicator for SDG 10.2).
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