LZ Granderson cites recent OECD report showing Americans ranking low on skills . He says lack of literacy , math skills provides a sobering take on U.S. democracy . Comment: LZ : `` Proficiency in literacy , numeracy and problem solving in technology rich environments is positively and independently associated with the probability of participating in the labour market and being employed , and with higher wages , '' the new OECD report stated . It 's no wonder politicians are reading Dr. Seuss aloud on the floor of Congress .
LZ Granderson cites recent OECD report showing Americans ranking low on skills . He says lack of literacy , math skills provides a sobering take on U.S. democracy . Comment: LZ : It 's no wonder politicians are reading Dr. Seuss aloud on the floor of Congress .