John Wyble, Center for Literacy & Learning (2022)
The Press Club
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Speech
Place Covered: Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 2022-05-16
Duration: 00:42:37
Subjects: BATON ROUGE PRESS CLUB | Literacy | Education
Contributors:
- Wyble, John Speaker
Description
This episode of the series “Press Club” features a speech by John Wyble before a meeting of the Baton Rouge Press Club on May 16, 2022. Wyble is the president and CEO of the Center for Literacy and Learning. He discusses: the work of his organization; the impact of literacy on economic development; the Mississippi model for improving literacy; and the legislation aimed at improving literacy for young students under consideration at the 2022 Legislative Session. He also answers questions from the media.