Reading levels have been down across the United States in the school system. In Wicomico County, over 17,000 adult residents read below a 3rd grade level. Due to this, the Wicomico Public Library is ...
Utah 8th graders scored 261 in reading, 4 points lower than in 2022. Eight states also followed that downward trend.
Absenteeism, ineffective reading curriculums, and lack of support for teachers contribute to the dismal scores.