The Need for Literacy Partners
The Two-Generation Literacy Gap
The Two-Generation Benefits of Literacy
Economic Opportunity:
Individuals with higher literacy rates have higher incomes (for example, the average income of immigrants with high school degrees is 64% higher than immigrants without a high school education).
Child Achievement:
A parent’s education level is a stronger predictor of their child’s academic achievement than race or family income. Furthermore, a parent’s involvement in their child’s education is even more important than the parent’s education level.
Health:
Adults who are proficient in English have better access to health care and are more likely to have health insurance.
Voting and Civic Engagement:
Individuals with higher literacy rates are more likely to vote and be engaged in their communities.
Adult Literacy is a
Smart Investment
Research shows that for every dollar spent on advancing literacy among adults, parents, and caregivers, society reaps $7.14 in returns – through increased individual earnings and decreased societal expenditures.
