In the United States, functional illiteracy, the inability to understand and use written information at a level necessary for everyday life, affects 21% of adults, or approximately 43 million people. This means many individuals struggle to read basic sentences, fill out forms, or understand prescription labels. While a significant portion of adults (79%) are considered literate, a substantial number lack the necessary skills to navigate daily life effectively.And we spend more money on public education than any other Country.
43 million people, how sad is that. Originally Posted by txdot-guy
In the United States, functional illiteracy, the inability to understand and use written information at a level necessary for everyday life, affects 21% of adults, or approximately 43 million people. This means many individuals struggle to read basic sentences, fill out forms, or understand prescription labels. While a significant portion of adults (79%) are considered literate, a substantial number lack the necessary skills to navigate daily life effectively. . Originally Posted by txdot-guy
Make sure the head of the Department of Education for our country can pass a spelling B before they compete against a school dedicated to whitewashing American history. Originally Posted by eccieuser9500I suspect that past holders of the Secretary of Education office had much more to do with our current predicament than one who has held the office for just under 100 days.
Take the POTUS for example. His own staff can't giving him briefing books with words in them. Originally Posted by TechPapiHe is functionally illiterate. Can’t write with a pen; needs a big beautiful black marker. He can’t speak English worth a shit either.