The Pillars of a Literate Society
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Literacy
The Ability to Read Harder Things
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Literature
The Ability to Comprehend Bigger Ideas
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Freedom of Speech
The Ability to Communicate Informed Opinions
The Challenge We Face
Literacy Challenge
- 21% of adults in the US are illiterate.
- Approximately 54% of adults read below a 6th-grade level.
- Low literacy costs the US economy up to $2.2 trillion annually.
Accessibility Challenge
- Widespread library budget cuts.
- Increasing number of banned books.
- Great Books-type foundational texts are back-shelved.
Critical Thinking Challenge
- Social Media and Influencers aren’t always right.
- Peer pressure inhibits opposing opinions.
- Pervasive intellectual isolation.
Source: National Literacy Institute
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If you can’t read at a 6th-grade level, you won’t be able to understand civilization’s foundational books, and your underinformed opinions will squander your 1st Amendment Rights.
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