literacy
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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 Stanford University report found that in spring 2025, 14% of local students in third grade and above exceeded literacy standards; at the Primary School, it was 26%; statewide, it was 47%.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 1, 2026
They included legislative educational additions such as ethnic studies and financial literacy, a statewide push into college and career pathways, and the expansion of dual enrollment with community colleges.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
For centuries, literacy had been a specialized skill.
From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day
Vocabulary lists containing literacy
Power Suffix: -acy
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