Across the United States, millions of students are struggling to read at grade level, revealing a growing literacy crisis with long-term consequences for education, opportunity, and equity. This article explores what the data says, why the issue disproportionately impacts underserved communities, and how community driven solutions like those led by Next Generation John are helping to close the gap.

Discover what health equity means and how social determinants like housing, education, income, and envrionment shape health outcomes. Learn why where you live impacts how you live and how community-centered solutions can help close health gaps.