A nation at a crossroads: Declining adult literacy threatens U.S. competitiveness A major international study finds U.S. adult literacy scores have declined significantly since 2017, with more Americans now at the lowest proficiency levels. The U.S. ranks in the middle internationally for literacy but lags behind in numeracy and problem-solving skills. An estimated 130 million American adults have low literacy skills, impacting economic productivity and personal opportunity. Access to adult education programs is limited, with long waitlists due to high demand and insufficient funding. State-level disparities in literacy rates and funding highlight an uneven national landscape for addressing the issue. In a sobering…
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