A Literacy Crisis?
Parents blame the teachers, teachers blame the parents, and many blame the COVID-19 pandemic, with no end to the blame game in sight.
A recent "literacy crisis" in the United States has been reported, with teachers sharing concerns about students being behind in reading levels and studies showing alarming numbers.
- 54% of adults in the U.S. have a literacy level below 6th grade.
- 20% of adults read below a 5th grade level.
- Approximately 45 million American adults are functionally illiterate, according to the National Literacy Institute's study.
The National Literacy Institute's study reveals concerning figures about literacy rates in the U.S.
Author's summary: Literacy crisis affects millions in the US.