As Arizona launches a statewide effort to improve literacy and reduce chronic absenteeism, some rural schools say community partnerships have been key to keeping students engaged. From volunteer reading tutors to mountain biking clubs and after-school programs, educators are finding creative ways to help children succeed despite limited funding and resources.
A debate is growing in Pima County over the use of library tax funds to support preschool scholarships, with advocates questioning whether early childhood education programs should be funded separately from public libraries and literacy services.
Financial literacy is more important now than ever. Being financially literate can help people weather the difficulties of inflation and be prepared for future crises on the scale of the Great Recession or the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nebraska is the eighth-most financially literate state in 2026, according to a new WalletHub study. The study analyzed financial-education programs and consumer habits in each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia, along with the results of WalletHub's proprietary
WalletLiteracy Survey. The data set of 17 key metrics ranges from high-school financial literacy grades to the share of adults with rainy-day funds.
Virginia is the fifth-most financially literate state in 2026, according to a new WalletHub study. The study analyzed financial-education programs and consumer habits in each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia, along with the results of WalletHub's proprietary
WalletLiteracy Survey. The data set of 17 key metrics ranges from high-school financial literacy grades to the share of adults with rainy-day funds.
Wisconsin is the third-most financially literate state in 2026, according to a new WalletHub study. The study analyzed financial-education programs and consumer habits in each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia, along with the results of WalletHub's proprietary
WalletLiteracy Survey. The data set of 17 key metrics ranges from high-school financial literacy grades to the share of adults with rainy-day funds.
Financial Literacy Statistics:Generation with highest financial literacy: Baby Boomers and Silent Generation (55%)Generation with least financial literacy: Gen Z (38%)
The 74 reports that 25% of U.S. young adults are functionally illiterate, despite a rise in high school diploma attainment, indicating a literacy crisis.
Crediohub reports America faces a financial literacy gap costing individuals $1,015 yearly, prompting states to mandate personal finance education.
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