Second lady’s 2025 reading challenge targets declining reading scores among students

Second lady’s 2025 reading challenge targets declining reading scores among students

White House reading challenge aims to boost literacy as 40% of kids struggle to read

The 2025 Summer Reading Challenge has now been launched by America's second lady Usha Vance in an effort to boost children's reading skills. (iStock)

Second lady Usha Vance encourages children to read 12 books this summer for prizes. (KENNY HOLSTON/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Approximately 40% of U.S. students cannot read at a basic level. (iStock, REUTERS/Mike Segar)