Historical May 1993 article. Dates, prices, services and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
Roughly 1 in 5 St. Louisans is unable to read and write. Those who arc illiterate are at a disadvantage in the job market and even in the supermarket. Through the Adult Basic Education program (AR), the St. Louis school system is fighting illiteracy.
This program provides free personalized instruction in the basics to anyone over the age of 16 and not in school. Morning, afternoon, and evening classes are offered at over 40 locations throughout the city including libraries and community schools. One-on-one tutoring is involved and ABE needs volunteers.
If you wish to help, you begin by attending a 12 hour training program. Then, volunteers are asked to donate their services for a minimum of two. 2-hour sessions a week for at least 6 months.
If you think you would like to volunteer, call 367- 5000 to sign up. You can also help by encouraging those unable to read to seek assistance. Tell them about these ABE classes.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, May 1993.
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