That is better than some states, but that is still too high a number for Indiana. For instance, adults at level one usually cannot locate eligibility from a table of employee benefits, locate an intersection on a street map, locate two pieces of information in a sports article, identify and enter information on a social security card application, or calculate total costs of purchase from an order form. Now, we need to assist them as adults in learning, as well as helping their children or grandchildren to grow up as literate and productive citizens. To do that, we must have higher expectations at all levels of education. We have many outstanding teachers and schools in Indiana.
Recent reports show Indiana's educational system ranks well.
Over the past three years, we have seen steady increases in Indiana's SAT and ACT test scores, indicating that we are doing a pretty good job of educating our children. It is a lot to accomplish, but every journey begins with the first step.