(The Hill) — Learning to read can become exponentially more difficult for older students and adults who have fallen behind, creating grave concerns as the number of individuals struggling with ...

One in six adults in the UK have poor or no reading skills. Those who came to it later in life share their stories ...

The National Literary Institute reported that low literacy levels cost the country up to $2.2 trillion a year.

Adams: Most American kids, the vast majority, go to school and learn how to read. So how do we end up with adults who really struggle with literacy to the level that you’re talking about?

These professionals may teach fundamentals to adults who need to learn to read and write. They may also prepare adults who never finished high school and want a GED diploma. The need is obvious ...