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Within All Covers

By: Michaela Palmer & Alexis Bradley

OVERVIEW

The literacy rate is defined by the percentage of the population of a given age group that can read and write. Ohio has been actively working to improve literacy rates by implementing targeted interventions and providing support for struggling students. Despite these efforts, literacy remains a significant challenge, particularly among adults and children. In Ohio, only 43% of fourth-graders are proficient in math and 32% in reading both down from 2015.

Mansfield News Journal. (2025, February 4). (http://mansfieldnewsjournal.com/)

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PROBLEM STATEMENT

A significant portion of Ohio's student population,struggles with literacy. Most students are below there grade level. Which mean they won’t do good with future opportunities. , and the state's overall class well-being. The problem of literacy in Ohio is multifaceted, encompassing challenges carrying from childhood into adulthood.

OBJECTIVES

  • Improving reading writing and communication skills for all learning through comprehensive research approach .

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  • Foster collaboration between families and communities to promote and increase reading engagement among children and youth.

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  • Raising awareness about the importance and benefits of literacy.

WHAT WE LEARNED

Thank you for your investment in our Youth Leaders: City of Cleveland, Case Western Reserve University Sears think[box]; DigitalC; RPM International Inc.; CHN Housing Partners; Ratner Family Foundation; Youth Opportunities Unlimited; Cleveland EMS; The Vanguards of Cleveland & Cleveland Fire; Kimberly Inthavong of Seven Ways To Live; Mary Nazimiec; Kevin Ringer; and Tasty Treasures.

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PROPOSED SOLUTION

  • Promote reading aloud in school from middle school to high school.

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  • Providing students with a variety of books that reflect their interests and backgrounds can foster a love of reading.

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  • Extending literacy support beyond the school walls.

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  • For help call Adult Literacy Ohio (614-263-6020) ext. 1075

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SPECIAL THANKS

  • A significant portion of Ohio's student are below their grade level.

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  • Fourth grade is where Literacy problems starts. and carries on to adulthood.

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  • Adults with low literacy rates usually struggle with employment.

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  • The adult literacy rate in ohio is Approximately 90.9%, putting Ohio around 18th among U.S. states

SOURCES

edtrust.org�

education.ohio.gov�

https://www.thinkimpact.com�

worldpopulationreview.com�

http://mansfieldnewsjournal.com