The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Building a Nation of Readers

Nonprofit groups struggle to meet demand for literacy training

In Brownsville, Tex., an aging recreational vehicle trolls the streets, parking outside businesses and churches for several hours at a time. But instead of seeking relaxation, the adults who climb aboard seek to improve their English-language skills by working on one of the dozen computer terminals...

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