Literacy helps Craven adults build skills and independence
Vincent, a former high school dropout in Craven County, shares how literacy programs at Craven Literacy Council and Craven Community College helped him improve reading and writing to find better work. The programs, supported by local agencies, aim to pool resources to assist about 4,968 Craven residents without a ninth grade education and 8,828 dropouts statewide.
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Reading to Change Lives in Connecticut Classrooms
The article profiles literacy tutors in Connecticut and the stark contrast between success stories and bleak prospects for adults who remain illiterate. It highlights a 40s-year-old student whose reading has improved from barely alphabet to reading newspapers and singing in church, while noting job complexity and crime linked to illiteracy.
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Cartee
Literacy Tutor Training Highlights Laubach Method
Jeanne Cochran of New Bern completed a literacy tutor training course, learning the Laubach Way to Reading for adults. The program covers phonics, word parts, context, and memory techniques, with lessons, practice, and community support.
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Craven Sheriff Charged With Robbery With Weapon
Craven Sheriff Christopher L Lovett of 1175 NC 43 Vanceboro was charged Saturday with robbery with a dangerous weapon and larceny of a firearm He allegedly stole 365 from Debra Hande of 1450 Old Brick Road Vanceboro by threatening her with a .22 rifle Held on 25000 secured bond scheduled for first appearance in District Court Tuesday The public record notes the filing does not establish guilt of any party
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N.C
Vanceboro
Debra Hande
Old Brick Road
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