Reading Rates

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Diverse group of fourth graders enthusiastically reading books in a sunlit, modern classroom, representing a hopeful future for literacy.

New Literacy Initiatives Combat Declining Reading Rates

In 2024, a staggering 69% of U.S. fourth graders couldn't read proficiently, highlighting an urgent national educational crisis.

Liam O'Connell·September 13, 2026