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Parents lack confidence in helping children with homework ABC Life Literacy Canada released new research findings concerning literacy in Canada from a report conducted on its behalf by national research firm Ipsos Reid. The report uncovered insightful perception on literacy from the over 1,000 Canadians polled. The Ipsos Reid survey found that 50 per cent of Canadian parents surveyed admitted to not feeling confident in helping their children with their reading, writing and math homework. Initial findings from the Ipsos Reid report released in August 2010 found that 93% of Canadians agreed that literacy skills are critical to quality of life. "The numbers show that Canadians believe in the importance of literacy," commented Ipsos Reid Senior Research Manager Sean Simpson. "Despite this importance, the data reveals that many Canadians either don't possess the literacy skills or don't feel comfortable 3 Parenting, Thursday, February 24, 2011 Literacy Matters 905-873-2200 enough to use those skills to their fullest extent." Excerpt from ABC Life Literacy Canada Literacy is about much more than just reading and writing-- it is about how we communicate in society. Supporting literacy means that Canadians will gain the necessary skills to fully participate in their workplace, community and family. The Adult Learning Centre at Literacy North Halton is currently seeking volunteer tutors for our adult programming. If you are able to spend three hours per week working with one of our students please call to register for our next training session, 905-8732200 Presents John Elliott Theatre 9 Church Street, Georgetown March 11, 12, 17, 18, 19 @ 7pm March 13, 16, 20 @ 2pm JET Box Office:(905)877-3700 or Online at www.haltonhills.ca/theatre Artistic Director Rob Woodcock Musical Director Diane Murray-Charrett Choreographer Angel Ottema Producer Leann Playter Music By Stephen Flaherty Co-conceived By Stephen Flaherty, Lynn Ahrens and Eric Idle Book By Stephen Flaherty Lynn Ahrens Based on the works of Dr. Seuss Seussical is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI, 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019. www.MTISHOWS.com <http://www.mtishows.com/>