2025 State of 3rd Grade Reading Proficiency in Florida

As Florida advances toward becoming a Top 10 global economy by 2030, a major factor in achieving this goal is ensuring Florida’s workforce possesses the essential literacy skills to meet the demands of an evolving job market.

The Florida Chamber Foundation’s report, 2025 State of 3rd Grade Reading Proficiency in Florida, provides a comprehensive look at statewide and county-level data trends, demographic disparities, and the direct link between early learning and workforce outcome. 

This research and the Florida Chamber Foundation’s Business Alliance for Early Learning Project is supported by the Florida Business Alliance for Early Learning Advisory Board and the Florida Chamber Foundation Community Development Partnership Council. ​Read the full report below:

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