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OUTLOOK: Making literacy a priority in Oklahoma

With only 9 percent of Oklahoma adults performing at a proficient reading level, the state has set out to lead the nation in literacy initiatives.

BY MELISSA HOWELL | Modified: April 29, 2012 at 12:50 am | Published: April 29, 2012

photo - Nearly half of adult Oklahomans need to improve their literacy skills, according to the National Assessment of Adult Literacy study. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman archives

Nearly half of adult Oklahomans need to improve their literacy skills, according to the National Assessment of Adult Literacy study. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman archives

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