There are nearly 800,000 adult Chicagoans who don’t possess professional skills, including reading and writing, beyond the basic level. This September 23rd is the kickoff of National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week. The week will focus on raising public awareness about the need for and value of adult education and family literacy. Its goal is to leverage resources that support access to basic education programs for the 36 million U.S. adults with low literacy skills. Advocates across the country use this opportunity to elevate adult education and family literacy nationwide with policymakers, the media, and the community. To celebrate the awareness week, Chicago Citywide Literacy Coalition (CCLC) will host a rally on September 26 from 11am to 1pm at the Thompson Center for Adult Education, 100 W. Randolph St., #4-300.