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literacy

[lit-er-uh-see] / ˈlɪt ər ə si /


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In the last year, Make Great Plays has conducted backpack and supply drives that outfitted more than 100 students and spent classroom time with students to increase computer literacy.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

At the Glasgow event, Sarwar unveiled plans to recruit 2,000 specialist teachers to help children who have fallen behind in literacy and numeracy catch up, as well as an additional 1,500 classroom assistants.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

None of this is an argument against financial literacy education.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

“This structure supports hands‑on learning and helps teens build confidence, financial literacy and responsible investing habits before adulthood.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

We were supposed to be maestras together, and help and support each other throughout the literacy campaign.

From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar