Illiteracy in America: What We Can Do Today
Illiteracy is one of the most urgent challenges facing our nation today. According to the U.S. Department of Education and the National Center for Education Statistics, an estimated 130 million American adults read below a sixth-grade level, which means they struggle to understand simple instructions, manage household tasks, or even read a storybook to their children (NCES, 2020). This issue not only limits individual opportunities but also affects families, communities, and the future workforce.
Why It Matters
When parents lack literacy skills, the cycle often continues from one generation to the next. Children who are not exposed to reading at home are more likely to fall behind in school, face challenges with confidence, and experience fewer career opportunities later in life. Illiteracy doesn’t just affect academic success—it directly impacts health, employment, and overall quality of life.
Our Role in the Solution
The UHD Bilingual E-Library was created to help break this cycle. By providing families with access to bilingual stories, digital resources, and literacy workshops, we empower children and parents to learn together. Our program makes reading accessible in both English and Spanish, fostering language skills while preserving cultural identity.
We believe that literacy is more than reading—it is opportunity. Every child deserves the chance to dream big, to succeed in school, and to build a brighter future.
How You Can Help
You can be part of the solution. For just $5, you can help us expand our bilingual e-library, create more family-authored stories, and provide the tools families need to strengthen literacy at home.
Your support makes a difference—together, we can turn the page on illiteracy and open doors of opportunity for generations to come.
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