Drug haul of 4,000 kilos seized in Mexico City
Mexican drug cartels lost nearly 4,000 kilos of marijuana after it was seized by officials in the northern state of Tamaulipas on Monday (December 5th). The Defence Ministry announced yesterday […]
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Children without own books ‘reaches four million’
Children's literacy may be affected by the results of a new study which has found that almost four million children in the UK do not own a book. According to […]
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Literacy made fun ‘helps those with dyslexia’
Children's literacy for those with learning difficulties is to be aided by the development of a new online system. Mother and animator, Linda O'Sullivan, from County Clare, Ireland, has been […]
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‘Far too many adults cannot read nor do maths’
Nearly half of all British adults have problems with simple numeracy and literacy skills, according to one "shocking" new survey. A study of adults in the UK found that almost […]
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Scheme to improve reading for poor children launched in Wales
A UK children's charity has launched a new scheme to help disadvantaged schoolchildren get the best possible chance at a good education. Save the Children has set up five Families […]
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Physical education ‘should be equal to English and maths’
Children's literacy should extend to physical activities, according to experts who are encouraging the release of new tests. A physical literacy test in schools has been suggested by experts at […]
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Dolly Parton brings literacy scheme to Cardiff
A literacy scheme founded by country and western singer Dolly Parton has been launched in Cardiff. Staff at Cadwyn Housing Association will run the Cardiff Imagination Library as the first […]
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Unesco pays homage to mariachi music
Mariachi music native to Mexico has received international recognition which will go some way towards preserving the well-known songs and styles of the country. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and […]
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Poor spelling and grammar ‘costs students jobs’
A lack of basic literacy among young people leaving school is costing them valuable opportunities to get a job in the future, according to the latest reports. Incorrect grammar and […]
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