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Alarming Statistics Reveal High Rates of Illiteracy Among US Adults

In 2024, the National Literacy Institute found that 79 percent of US adults were literate, but only 46 percent could read above a sixth-grade level. Literacy is the ability to read and write, and generally also involves critical thinking and analysis s…

In 2024, the National Literacy Institute found that 79 percent of US adults were literate, but only 46 percent could read above a sixth-grade level. Literacy is the ability to read and write, and generally also involves critical thinking and analysis skills, understanding complex concepts, and forming broader conclusions. Researchers…

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