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US Adults Need Stronger Skills to Thrive in a Changing World

The new PIAAC Survey of Adult Skills data indicates 60 million US adults read at the lowest levels, while 72 million are at the lowest levels for numeracy.

December 11, 2024

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Causes of Low Adult Literacy in the US

Why does the United States, one of the wealthiest countries in the world, with free public education in every state and school district, have so many adults with low literacy?

August 21, 2023

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From the Desk of the CEO: Investing in the Adult Learners of Today and Tomorrow

Our back-to-school season often brings feelings of hope and a fresh new start, but there is a bleak reality peeking through the data.

August 17, 2023

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Impact Stories

Instructor Spotlight: Carol Dussault

When Carol Dussault joined the Literacy Council of Sheboygan County, the community’s immigrants and refugees gained an ally dedicated to advocating for their needs.

August 16, 2023

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Go Ahead and Blush, but these Writers Love Supporting Adult Literacy

A group of romance writers' 2023 summertime-themed anthology benefits ProLiteracy and our work to create new readers.

August 14, 2023

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Announcing a Refreshed Look and Enhanced Website

We are pleased to reveal our fresh look for ProLiteracy and enhanced functionality at proliteracy.org!

August 11, 2023

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ProLiteracy Names New VP of Development Following National Search

ProLiteracy is pleased to announce the addition of Stephen Carr this week as its new Vice President of Development.

July 25, 2023

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