Adult Illiteracy: “America’s Best‑Kept Secret” to Data‑Driven Literacy

Jose Cruz, CEO of the San Diego Council on Literacy, unpacks the Council's 40 years of data‑driven work, from 35 affiliated programs to tackling the “resource gap” in San Diego’s most challenged zip codes. Cruz shares powerful literacy data, life‑changing learner stories and specific ways business and civic leaders can invest in tutoring, books and advocacy to strengthen the region’s workforce and future. Listen Where You Live!About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media  "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years.  "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.   For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.   About Mission Fed Credit Union  A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations.  For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/