Illiteracy hurts millions of Americans.
68%
of U.S. fourth graders read below grade level
69%
of U.S. eighth graders read below grade level
45%
of children in middle and high income U.S. families struggle with reading
85%
of juveniles in the U.S. court system are illiterate
22%
of American adults are illiterate
50%
of chronically unemployed U.S. adults are illiterate
49%
of American adults cannot read proficiently
60%
of prisoners in the U.S. are illiterate
But...
together,
we can reverse the literacy crisis facing America today.
Read more about the literacy crisis in Uncovering the Logic of English by Denise Eide
Learn about the materials we've created to help make the ability to read a reality for everyone and equip you to fight illiteracy where you live: Teaching Materials • Information and Resources