# Watch: EdTech study shows mixed results for adult literacy education

Published 2018-01-22 · Updated 2026-06-09 · Education Technology on MarketScale
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> Nearly 36 million American adults can’t read, and innovators in EdTech are looking for new solutions. A study by SRI and the Joyce Foundation saw mixed results for 5 of the most popular EdTech tools. Instructors cited a lack of preparation and only modest vendor support as the primary challenges to success. The report closes…

Nearly 36 million American adults can’t read, and innovators in EdTech are looking for new solutions. A study by SRI and the Joyce Foundation saw mixed results for 5 of the most popular EdTech tools. Instructors cited a lack of preparation and only modest vendor support as the primary challenges to success. The report closes with a recommendation of hybrid education for the most effective adult literacy curricula.

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