1. One in Seven Adults is Illiterate 2. Literacy is a Human Right 3. Literacy Gives Children a Future 4. Education Promotes Equality

14 окт. 2024 г. · Literacy in the United States · More than 43 million adults in the United States cannot read, write, or do basic math above a third-grade level.

Literacy is defined as the ability to read, write, speak and listen in a way that lets us communicate effectively and make sense of the world.

The capacity to read and write, commonly known as literacy, stands out as a pivotal determinant in shaping an individual's career.

16 нояб. 2018 г. · 75% of Americans who receive food stamps perform at the lowest 2 levels of literacy, and 90% of high school dropouts are on welfare. ^[ ...

17 сент. 2024 г. · Literacy is a continuum of learning and proficiency in reading, writing and using numbers throughout life and is part of a larger set of skills.

54% of US adults 16-74 years old – about 130 million people – lack proficiency in literacy, reading below the equivalent of a sixth-grade level.

Greater literacy usually leads to better, higher paying, more stable jobs. · Low literacy increases costs for healthcare services, criminal justice systems and ...

15 янв. 2023 г. · More than 48 million adults in the United States cannot read, write, or do basic math above a third-grade level.

Low literacy costs the U.S. at least $225 billion each year in non-productivity in the workforce, crime, and loss of tax revenue due to unemployment.