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Over 66% of children in the U.S. are not proficient readers.

79% of low-income students, 82% of Black students, and 77% of Hispanic students are not on track for reading by fourth grade.

Children not reading by third grade are 4x less likely to graduate high school.

Studies estimate that low-literacy levels among U.S. adults could be costing the economy $2.2 trillion a year.

Children who begin behind in their academics typically remain behind.