literacy
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And given the low literacy levels in the rural areas where the projects are often built, their potential impact is often poorly understood.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
Kerala stood apart, earning international attention for decentralised planning, high social indicators, literacy, poverty reduction and a strong public health system.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
Leo has emphasised the need for "digital literacy... to understand how algorithms shape our perception of reality."
From Barron's • May 25, 2026
As reading scores tumbled over the last decade, parents, scholars and literacy advocates pushed for teaching methods that align with decades of research about how kids learn to read — largely by sounding out words.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026
“I was right— Khan Sahib’s family was building it, but it wasn't a factory. It’s a literacy center.”
From "Amal Unbound" by Aisha Saeed
Vocabulary lists containing literacy
Power Suffix: -acy
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