We've gathered resources on literacy statistics, adult literacy research, K-12 literacy data resources app, and other relevant data.
Interactive Statistical Maps
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U.S. Program for International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC) Skills Map is an interactive mapping tool that allows users to access estimates of adult literacy and numeracy proficiency in all U.S. states and counties.
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The Barbara Bush Foundation created a statistical tool on health, income, and below basic literacy rates broken down by U.S. county.
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Do you know what percentage of adults in your area have low literacy skills? What implications do these data have for adult education?
This webinar focuses on helping you answer these questions using the U.S. Program for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC) Skills Map.
Literacy Statistics
Adult Literacy Research
Data Resources
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The Barbara Bush Foundation created a statistical tool on health, income, and below basic literacy rates broken down by U.S. counties.
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U.S. Program for International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC) Skills Map is an interactive mapping tool that allows users to access estimates of adult literacy and numeracy proficiency in all U.S. states and counties.
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The annual Rankings provide a revealing snapshot of how health is influenced by where we live, learn, work and play. They provide a starting point for change in communities.
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Information from Wisconsin Literacy's 2020-2021 Demographic survey of our member literacy programs.
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Provides more date on a variety of variables such as household income, incarceration rate, employment rate, and high school graduation rates.
K-12 Literacy Data Resources App
For questions or problems, contact Matt or Liz.
Terms
- "Below Basic" defined for the English Language Arts ACT
- "Below Basic" defined for the the Forward Exam or WSAS
News Articles
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Wisconsin State Journal article includes interactive district data chart.
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Journal Sentinel article
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