re: 65% of 8th graders can't read

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65% can't read and comprehend, read the article

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that is not what the article says, and impressively it is not what your op says either

further, this seems to address public schools only, which your worthless op also failed to specify

this thread fricking sux cox n dix

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I swear, people. Words matter. 65% of 8th graders can't read proficiently, for their level. 65% of kids aren't illiterate.

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For practical purposes if you can't read on an 8th grade level you're illiterate...

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Vince Young can't read and he's a millionaire

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Because every kid will eventually earn a 1st round pick in professional sports

The guys you are replying to cannot fathom what you are saying most likely either.

Barely stringing a few words together is not reading

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That means 133% of 8th grade students can't read or do math!

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132%

Stupid.

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The standard is set pretty low and 65% can't meet it. They can't read, no point in sugar coating it

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Basic. One of the three NAEP achievement levels, denoting partial mastery of prerequisite knowledge and skills that are fundamental for proficient work at each grade assessed. NAEP also reports the proportion of students whose scores place them below the Basic achievement level. See each NAEP subject for a detailed description of what students should know and be able to do at grade 4, 8, or 12 at the Basic level. The cut scores determining each level are available with these descriptions.

Proficient. One of the three NAEP achievement levels, representing solid academic performance for each grade assessed. Students reaching this level have demonstrated competency over challenging subject matter, including subject-matter knowledge, application of such knowledge to real-world situations, and analytical skills appropriate to the subject matter. See each NAEP subject for a detailed description of what students should know and be able to do at grade 4, 8, or 12 at the Proficient level. The cut scores determining each level are available with the descriptions.

Advanced. One of the three NAEP achievement levels, denoting superior performance at each grade assessed. See each NAEP subject for a detailed description of what students should know and be able to do at grade 4, 8, or 12 at the Advanced level. The cut scores determining each level are available with these descriptions.

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Vince Young can't read and he's a millionaire

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I'm pretty sure he's blown most everything he earned.

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In September 2012, the Associated Press reported that Young had spent much of the $34 million salary he earned in the NFL and was facing financial problems after defaulting on a $1.9 million high interest payday loan.

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LINK

Probably not the best example of illiteracy and ability to live well financially.

I wonder what the percentages are if you remove children of illegal aliens.

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I'm pretty sure he's blown most everything he earned.

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I've seen multiple studies that show that over half of all NFL players go bankrupt within 3 years of retiring from the NFL. That's sad.

It was a joke...just like yours...like the idiot correcting another idiot but still not giving a logical answer? Oh frick it. It’s ruined.