Uncover the Surprising States Where Adult Literacy Rates Defy Expectations—Is Your State on the List?

So, you think being literate just means cracking open a book and absorbing words? Think again. Literacy is the master key to deciphering info, sifting truth from trash, and connecting the dots hidden between the lines. Sounds straightforward, right? But here’s the kicker—the nation’s ability to flex those literacy muscles is slipping, according to some eye-opening stats. The big question: If we’re getting worse at reading between the lines, how are we supposed to navigate a world drowning in information? Buckle up, because we’re diving into the nitty-gritty of adult literacy across the states, uncovering some surprising winners, laggards, and what it all means for the future of our smarts. LEARN MORE

While some people may define literacy in strict terms as proficiency in reading comprehension, there’s often much more to it than that. To be literate opens the door to parse information, think and act with credulity, and make inferences using written text.

According to several metrics, the country’s overall ability to do that may be in decline.

  1. Adult Literacy Levels by State
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Adult Literacy Levels by State

Recently, data hub USAFacts evaluated information compiled by the Program for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies, or PIAAC, a survey that looks to measure adult literacy. A total of 4574 respondents aged 16 to 65 completed a series of tasks and received a score ranging from 0 (functionally illiterate) to 500 (formulate cogent arguments, understand high-level material, discern good sources from poor).

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