US youth literacy falls while graduation rates rise: What’s behind the alarming skill gap?
New data reveals a concerning decline in literacy and numeracy among young American adults, despite rising high school graduation rates. Millions now lack essential skills for higher education and skilled jobs, with significant disparities affecting Black, Hispanic, and non-native-born individuals. This highlights an urgent need to re-evaluate educational approaches to ensure workforce readiness.
New data reveals a concerning decline in literacy and numeracy among young American adults, despite rising high school graduation rates. Millions now lack essential skills for higher education and skilled jobs, with significant disparities affecting Black, Hispanic, and non-native-born individuals. This highlights an urgent need to re-evaluate educational approaches to ensure workforce readiness.
