Reading crisis prompts local initiative. One quarter of U.S. adults would struggle to read or comprehend this article.
A literacy simulation was a humbling experience for this writer.
October 02, 2026Wichita Journalism Collaborative
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Fort Hays State confirms it will close Sternberg Museum, citing cuts in state funding
State budget cuts forced the university's hand, said President Tisa Mason. December 18 will be the last day to visit the natural history museum.
September 29, 2026
Wichita State faculty see mergers ‘happening under the cover of darkness’
University administration plans to merge sociology with social work, political science with public administration, and English with philosophy, among other changes.
September 25, 2026
Nearly 1 in 5 Wichita adults struggle with literacy. New initiative seeks solutions.
The Wichita Journalism Collaborative's new 'Beyond Words: Wichita’s Reading Crisis' initiative aims to raise awareness about literacy struggles.
September 15, 2026
Nearly 20% of Kansas adults struggle with reading. Here's what that means for them and the state
Studies show that about one in five adults in Kansas can decipher letters and even read simple words. But they can’t read well enough to understand instruction manuals, healthcare forms or safety warnings.
September 12, 2026
Wichita Journalism Collaborative to host literacy fair on August 8
The event will include information and resources, free food, and prize drawings.
July 24, 2026