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literacy

[lit-er-uh-see] / ˈlɪt ər ə si /


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Digital literacy hasn't kept pace, Gupta says, but adds that things are slowly changing due to public awareness campaigns and reporting in the media.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

It requires more advanced financial literacy than just to take 10% off the top, however.

From MarketWatch • May 14, 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

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

It had launched programs for women’s literacy and for the prevention of AIDS, and reduced the rate of HIV transmission from mothers to babies to 4 percent—about half the current rate in the United States.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French




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