New Study: 54% of American Adults Read Below 6th Grade-Levels

Low literacy levels among adults in the United States are a major concern, with 54% of adults aged 16–74 years old, or about 130 million people, reading below the equivalent of a sixth-grade level[1][2][3][6]. This is a shocking number with significant implications for personal income, employment levels, health, and overall economic growth[1]. Let’s explore the reasons behind this…