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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

"Although the Japanese like playing with gadgets such as smartphones, digital literacy is low here," he says.

From BBC Aug. 12, 2026

A 2012 randomized controlled trial sponsored by the federal government found that children assigned to Head Start showed transient improvements in language and literacy during preschool.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 10, 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

The Giulia was full of inside sources familiar with the English literacy test.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides




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