Illiteracy in Louisiana: Between the Lines (1987)
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Panel
Place Covered: Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1987-04-22
Duration: 00:31:22
Subjects: Literacy | Education | Reading | Economy
Contributors:
- Smith, Rick Host
- Gossett, Glenn Speaker
- Budd, Virginia Speaker
- Varino, George Speaker
- Bares, Allen Speaker
- O'Neal, B.F. Speaker
- Williams, Susan Speaker
- Pliner, Imogene Speaker
- McManus, John Speaker
- Haley, Joe Speaker
- Cortez, Larry Speaker
Description
This program from April 22, 1987, features Rick Smith moderating a discussion with a live studio audience on Louisiana’s high illiteracy rate following a broadcast of LPB’s 1986 program, “Illiteracy in Louisiana: Between the Lines.” The speakers include: Glenn Gossett, Louisiana Department of Education’s Bureau of Adult Education; Virginia Budd, Louisiana Association of Educators (LAE); George Varino, adult education program in East Baton Rouge Parish; State Senator Allen Bares; State Representative B.F. O’Neal; Susan Williams, Louisiana Department of Labor; Imogene Pliner, Public Affairs Research Council (PAR); John McManus, adult education student; Joe Haley, adult education student; and Larry Cortez, adult education student.