The Literacy Gap: How Weak Reading Skills Hold Arkansas Back

August 28, 2025

Almost half a million Arkansans — about 23% of adults — struggle to read. Literacy is not just about reading the latest summer best-seller. Difficulty reading makes it hard to earn a stable living and help children with schoolwork. Poverty…

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