Grass Roots Literacy Coalition Plans Rally in NYC

Kathleen de la Pena McCook writes “President Bush has proposed a federal budget that would slash federal funding for adult literacy programs by 64%. It is estimated that 50,000 adult students could lose literacy classes in New York State under this proposed budget. At the same time, New York State funding for many adult literacy programs has not kept up with a tremendous need for services. This year’s state budget includes a change that cuts funding that has supported educational services for the working poor.
Grassroots Literacy Coalition. Rally Against the Cuts!