literacy
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In 2024, Maryland adopted a version of Mississippi’s most controversial literacy policy—requiring schools to hold back students if they can’t read adequately by third grade—as part of the state’s new comprehensive literacy policy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
"Basic digital literacy skills are now more indispensable than ever," he said.
From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026
While political headwinds remain a hindrance to education reform, these recent legislative developments show that policies supporting evidence-based literacy can gain traction across diverse constituencies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
The primary teachers run intensive catch-up classes for first-year secondary school pupils without basic literacy skills.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
“The literacy center is coming along nicely,” her guest said, tucking the photographs back in her purse.
From "Amal Unbound" by Aisha Saeed
Vocabulary lists containing literacy
Power Suffix: -acy
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