As society becomes more complex and low-skill jobs continue to disappear, concern about adults' ability to use written information to function in society continues to increase. Within countries, literacy levels are affected both by the quality and quantity of the population's formal education, as well as by participation in informal learning activities.
1. In the Year 2000
All children will start school ready to learn. Projects include
health immunizations, nutrition and prenatal care and
preschool reading.
2. In the Year 2000
The high school graduation rate will increase to at least 96
percent. It was 86 percent at last measurement in 1997.
3. In the Year 2000
All students will become competent in challenging subject
matter.
4. In the Year 2000
A voluntary national test in reading, math and other subjects
is used to measure this goal as states have their own
achievement tests.
5. In the Year 2000
Teachers will have the knowledge and skills they need.
U.S. students will be the first in the world in math and
science.
6. In the Year 2000
Every adult American will be literate.
7. In the Year 2000
Schools will be safe, disciplined, and free of drugs, guns and
alcohol.
8. In the Year 2000
Schools will promote parental involvement and participation.
