Resources
Data.
Explore the scope of Pennsylvania’s literacy crisis, with data on literacy rates and the estimated annual economic cost of the literacy gap—broken down by county.
One-Pagers.
The following one-pagers are designed for personal learning and to help inform community members and elected officials. Click on the images below to download.
The Literacy Crisis
The Root Cause
The Consequences
The Mental Health Impact
The Science of Reading
Structured Literacy
The Solution
Act 135 of 2024
The Mississippi Marathon
Past Events.
The PA Literacy Coalition hosts high-impact events to raise awareness about Pennsylvania’s literacy crisis, its urgency, and evidence-based solutions. Click below to view event recaps and photos.
PA Literacy Summit:
Turning Awareness into Action
March 26, 2025
The Right to Read Film Screening & Legislator Reaction Panel
January 28, 2025