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District 5 Holds Family Literacy Day
More than 100 people attended a family literacy event hosted by the district's Adult Education department in March.
From Lexington-Richland 5's Office of Public Information
A Lexington-Richland School District 5 event has brought the importance of reading and literacy to the forefront for dozens in the community.
More than 100 people attended a family literacy event hosted by the district’s Adult Education department in March.
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This year’s Family Literacy Day included free books and hands-on literacy activities for children and workshops for adults on financial literacy, career planning and other skill-building topics.
Palmetto Health, Midlands Technical College, Project Hope, the Columbia Housing Authority and other businesses provided information to attendees during the event.
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“If we agree that knowledge is power, then literacy is the spring from which power flows,” said Dr. Kathie Greer, director of the district’s adult education programs. “This event was a continuation of the work we do every day in this district to focus on the importance of literacy and life-time learning.”
Adult Education of Lexington and Richland Counties provides offerings year-round, including: Pre-GED, GED, WorkKeys, high school diploma, college and military entrance test preparation and other services.
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