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literacy

[lit-er-uh-see] / ˈlɪt ər ə si /


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Despite those limitations, researchers say the increase in cases involving predominantly young people is particularly concerning because younger generations tend to have greater digital literacy.

From Science Daily Aug. 15, 2026

The company must also contribute $30 million to a state fund for broadband adoption, digital literacy, green technology and computers for low-income households.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 13, 2026

Charter also agreed to invest at least $30 million in customer outreach initiatives, such as digital literacy training and device access for low-income communities.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 8, 2026

‘Little Warren Buffetts’: Chinese parents pay top dollar to send kids to financial literacy camps.

From MarketWatch Aug. 3, 2026

In Ionia, the Phoenician alphabet was first adapted to Greek usage and widespread literacy became possible.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan




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