as in literacy
the understanding and information gained from being educated
the university's head librarian exuded an aura of learnedness
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The gap is wider among underserved cohorts of women, such as those with low literacy levels, low incomes, or disabilities.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025 -
According to the United Nations, without additional measures, by 2030 approximately 300 million students globally will lack basic numeracy and literacy skills.—
UNICEF USA,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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Here in Salt Lake City, where the backcountry community is large and thriving, skiers post observations to Instagram as well and tag accounts dedicated to increasing the reach of our local knowledge.—
Ashley Thess,
Outdoor Life,
14 Mar. 2025
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This shift is not a sign of decline but rather a maturation process that leads to wisdom—the kind of knowledge that has kept human societies thriving for millennia.—
Talia Milgrom-Elcott,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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Public education helps kids achieve their goals for the future.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2025
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In this state, raising money for big, beautiful football stadiums (think Friday Night Lights) seems to take priority over properly funding education.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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These include learning and behavioral problems that appear later in life.—
Lori Frasier,
The Conversation,
19 Mar. 2025
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Industry volunteers could mentor students on real-world applications like data analysis and machine learning, educating through hands-on experience.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Our efforts included monthly classroom visits, holiday parties for entire grades and most recently, working with community partners and foundations to gift college scholarships to six kindergarteners.—
Karen B. Moore,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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The foundation ended the program in 1992 and shifted its focus to childhood literacy and additional student scholarship opportunities.—
Devarrick Turner,
USA TODAY,
17 Mar. 2025
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Indeed, its tonal balance feels of a piece with the playwright’s personality—erudition and prudent attention to identity and representation leavened with irreverent nods to his throat chakra, The Artist’s Way, and teen soaps on The WB.—
Marley Marius,
Vogue,
25 Feb. 2025
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Decorated with frescoes, the complex draws inspiration from Greek culture, emphasizing themes of leisure and erudition.—
Fox News,
Fox News,
18 Jan. 2025
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“Learnedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/learnedness. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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