WNC Officials Accept Adult Education Family Literacy Week Proclamation from Board of Supervisors
WNC Officials Accept Adult Education Family Literacy Week ... WNC News
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Sep 21, 2023
WNC Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs Dana Ryan, far right, and Director of College and Career Readiness Angela Holt, second from right, accept the National Adult Education Family Literacy Week (AEFL) proclamation from the Board of Supervisors. Carson City Mayor Lori Bagwell (a WNC grad), second from left, presented the proclamation to the board.
Western Nevada College Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs Dana Ryan and Director of College and Career Readiness Angela Holt accepted the National Adult Education Family Literacy Week (AEFL) proclamation that Carson City Mayor Lori Bagwell presented to the Board of Supervisors on Thursday morning, Sept. 21, in the Bob Crowell Board Room at the Carson City Community Center.
Holt said the proclamation marks Sept. 18-22 as AEFL Week in Carson City and embodies the community’s steadfast commitment to acknowledging and prioritizing the enduring values of lifelong learning, literacy, and workforce readiness.
“This declaration celebrates education’s profound impact on individuals’ lives and our community’s prosperity. The privilege of accepting this proclamation is heightened by its power to illuminate the transformative influence of adult education and family literacy, providing a platform to shine a spotlight on adult learners and their educational odysseys,” Holt said.
To learn more about WNC’s adult education program (ACCEL), visit wnc.edu/accelhome.php, phone 775-445-4542, or email accel@wnc.edu.
SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
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SDG 4: Quality Education
- Target 4.6: By 2030, ensure that all youth and a substantial proportion of adults, both men and women, achieve literacy and numeracy.
- Indicator: The proclamation marks Sept. 18-22 as AEFL Week in Carson City, highlighting the community’s commitment to lifelong learning and literacy.
Explanation:
The article addresses SDG 4: Quality Education, specifically target 4.6, which aims to ensure that all youth and a substantial proportion of adults achieve literacy and numeracy by 2030. The proclamation presented in the article marks Sept. 18-22 as AEFL Week in Carson City, emphasizing the community’s commitment to lifelong learning and literacy. This aligns with the target of promoting adult education and family literacy.
The indicator mentioned in the article is the proclamation itself, which serves as a measure of progress towards the target. By officially recognizing AEFL Week and highlighting the importance of adult education and family literacy, the proclamation demonstrates the community’s efforts to prioritize and support these initiatives.
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 4: Quality Education | Target 4.6: By 2030, ensure that all youth and a substantial proportion of adults, both men and women, achieve literacy and numeracy. | The proclamation marks Sept. 18-22 as AEFL Week in Carson City, highlighting the community’s commitment to lifelong learning and literacy. |
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Source: wnc.edu
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