Jerry Menne reading with 4th grade students at Valley View School in Ashwaubenon, December 21, 2022. PC: Fox 11 Online
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — The results of a Fox Valley report aims to improve literacy in the area and the state.
The State of Literacy Project, an effort led by Fox Valley Literacy, gathered data from 804 community members and 37 organizations across Outagamie, Winnebago, Calumet, and Waupaca counties from April 2025 through August 2025.
The results of the report highlights how literacy impacts workforce readiness, economic growth, healthcare access, and community stability.
Across Wisconsin, more than 1.5 million adults qualify for literacy services, and over 50% of adults read below a 6th-grade level.
The report highlights key priorities such as:
- Expanding flexible learning options
- Reducing daily barriers for learners
- Integrating digital and health literacy into education
- Strengthening literacy-friendly workplaces and community partnerships
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