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July 2 - National Literacy Day
Although there is no permanently established National Literacy Day, in the year 2000, the U.S. Congress designated July 2 as such and that continues to be the date often used to bring attention to issues of adult literacy. You can find more information about adult literacy and a link to a family literacy program directory at:
www.nifl.gov/nifl/faqs.html
July 4 - American Independence Day
In celebration of this US holiday, you can read the Declaration of Independence, or listen to a reading of this historic document at:
www.historyplace.com/unitedstates/revolution/decindep.htm
July 13 - National Summer Learning Day
The Center for Summer Learning at Johns Hopkins University highlights Summer Learning Day as a time for communities to celebrate the importance of high-quality summer learning opportunities in the lives of young people and their families. Activities are encouraged to showcase summer programs and raise awareness in communities about how summer programs send young people back to school ready to learn, support working families, and keep children safe and healthy. To learn more, check out:
www.summerlearning.org/summerlearningday/
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