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literacy

[lit-er-uh-see] / ˈlɪt ər ə si /


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The entire performance depends on presenting basic historical literacy as forbidden knowledge.

From Salon • May 20, 2026

“Los Angeles Unified has remained focused on ensuring every student has access to strong literacy instruction, targeted academic support, and high-quality learning opportunities,” said Acting Supt.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Your column, appropriately so for its purpose, focuses heavily on financial literacy, and some of your writers brag about how savvy they are.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

Most of this legislation focuses on creating a digital wellness program—where kids are taught about healthy phone use, digital literacy, and the influence of algorithms and A.I.

From Slate • May 12, 2026

The government had sponsored literacy classes for all women.

From "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini




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