Reading isn’t just about test scores—it’s about economics, opportunity, and survival.
In 2025, 54 million American adults read below a sixth-grade level (U.S. Department of Education). The impacts aren’t just academic. They ripple into the job market, the economy, and even public safety.
A child who can’t read becomes an adult who can’t compete.
The Numbers We Can’t Ignore
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, individuals with strong literacy skills are 25% more likely to be employed full-time and earn nearly $10,000 more annually than those without. Meanwhile, the National Bureau of Economic Research links low literacy rates to higher crime rates, reduced civic engagement, and increased public spending on healthcare and welfare.
Every struggling reader today is an economic loss tomorrow.
Schools Are the First Line of Defense, but if schools are underfunded, overwhelmed, and stuck in bureaucratic cycles, we can’t expect miracles.
We need a new model—one that leverages technology to scale reading success.
The EdTech Revolution Isn’t Optional
Edsoma is designed to meet this challenge head-on. AI-driven feedback improves fluency and comprehension without adding work for teachers. That means more students reading at grade level earlier, faster, and with less strain on already stressed educators.
If we care about the economy, we must care about literacy.
The return on investment? Massive. For every 1% rise in literacy rates, the economy gains billions in productivity.
It’s Time to Act
Parents, educators, and policymakers: if we don’t address the literacy gap now, we’re choosing a weaker economy tomorrow.
Visit Edsoma.com to see how small changes today can drive massive returns tomorrow.
