https://www.nationsreportcard.gov/highlights/ltt/2023/
The confluence of societal and governmental factors leading to these outcomes is an irredeemable tragedy. Nobody gives a fuck about education and the consequences are accelerating
All westerners do. 89% of western adults read at level 3 or lower on the literacy scale (functional literacy or lower). Literacy is level 4. You only need to score 65% to reach that level.