21% of Americans can't read, and 54% function only at an elementary school level. Two speakers discuss why so many fourth graders are failing despite the expectation that reading proficiency is essential to pass school.
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And in the meantime, look for the John Corcoran Foundation. And in the meantime, look for the truth about reading trailers, wherever they are. And just think about what is the truth. And I loved what you said when you said you were challenged by, you know, people. It's like, well, that can't be true. Kids don't get passed if they can't read. It's like that happens all, all the time. And that is the truth about reading is it happens all the time. Which is why 21% of Americans can't read. And 54% are at a functional level of elementary school. And.
The other, the other very well accepted statistic I'll just throw out there is that 66% of fourth graders nationwide, that's like a failing grade.