literacy

Example Sentences

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Through her Reading for Smiles programme, Brown said she had brought inclusive stories into primary schools in areas with low literacy rates.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

What started as a simple game during family walks with Coco the dog has since grown into a small, unofficial literacy trail.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

With younger generations even more deeply committed to the instant gratification of a digital swamp, and with national literacy scores signaling ever-decreasing levels of educational competence, I fear the national dialogue will not improve.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 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

In the slave years any attempt at literacy among Negroes was severely punished.

From "Black Like Me" by John Howard Griffin