Most college students take reading for granted.
Not many can remember a time when they were unable to read. Even fewer can imagine going through life without the luxury of comprehending written words. Unfortunately, for 3 percent of the U.S. population, illiteracy is a reality. In order to promote literacy in the Des Moines area, Drake's School of Education founded the Adult Literacy Center in 1978. Anne Murr, director, said that the adults who seek help range from those who are completely illiterate to those who simply need help improving their reading skills.