A Literacy Crisis?
Parents blame the teachers, teachers blame the parents, and many blame the COVID-19 pandemic, amidst a seemingly endless blame game.
A recent "literacy crisis" in the United States has been widely discussed. Teachers share concerns about students being behind in reading levels, while studies reveal alarming numbers.
- 54% of U.S. adults have a literacy level below 6th grade.
- 20% read below a 5th grade level.
- Approximately 45 million American adults are functionally illiterate, according to the National Literacy Institute.
The National Literacy Institute's study found concerning figures, sparking debate about the literacy crisis.
Author's summary: Literacy crisis sparks blame game.
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