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Teach
someone to read and give back to your community!
Saturday, February 20th, 9 AM to 3 PM
and
Saturday, February 27th, 9 AM to 3 PM
Training will be held at the
Guthrie Public Library, 201 N. Division, Guthrie OK 73044
Volunteer Requirements:
- You must be at least 18 years old
- You must have a high school diploma or a GED
- You must attend a tutor training workshop--you must
be able to attend both days
To reserve a spot call 227-6209 or email guthrieliteracy@email.com.
English as a Second Language (ESL)
classes are ongoing Mondays, at 6:30 PM. Classes are
held at the Hispanic Baptist Church on Sooner Road. For more
information, call Alisha LeClair at 227-6209.
Literacy facts:
Logan County by the numbers:
21%=Percentage of the county population
18 to 24 yrs. of age with less than a high-school
diploma.
14%=Percentage of the county population
25 yrs. of age and older with less than a high school
diploma.
State Average:
An estimated total of 464,367 Oklahomans,
age 18 or older, are without a high school diploma.
Oklahomans
18 to 24 yrs. with
less than a high school diploma—19% or 71,475 adults
based on an estimated population of 376,182.
Oklahomans 25 and older with less than a high school
diploma—17% or
392,892 adults based on an estimated population of 2,311,130.
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