as in education
the understanding and information gained from being educated
he impressed everyone with his general literacy as well as his natural intelligence
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Recent Examples of literacy
Nonprofits El Centro Hispano and Life Skills for Youth were awarded $3 million to expand digital access and literacy programs in Arkansas from the U.S. Department of Commerce.
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Alex Golden, Axios, 10 Jan. 2025
The tour emphasizes financial literacy and provides critical tools to help students navigate the cost of college while empowering them to pursue their dreams.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 8 Jan. 2025
We are known in our community for major contributions towards children's literacy and civic and church groups routinely purchase diverse titles from our store to donate to our struggling school system.
—American Booksellers Association, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2025
This set a new world record for the most users to take an online financial literacy lesson in 24 hours.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 3 Jan. 2025
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Alex Golden, Axios, 10 Jan. 2025
The tour emphasizes financial literacy and provides critical tools to help students navigate the cost of college while empowering them to pursue their dreams.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 8 Jan. 2025
We are known in our community for major contributions towards children's literacy and civic and church groups routinely purchase diverse titles from our store to donate to our struggling school system.
—American Booksellers Association, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2025
This set a new world record for the most users to take an online financial literacy lesson in 24 hours.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 3 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for literacy
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With a focus on personal education and honest interactions, each one of his entrepreneurial ventures aims to empower clients to trust their instincts.William Mullane, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
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They are released into society as adults after spending crucial developmental years behind bars with limited access to education and training on the basics of how to live as independent individuals.Shirsho Dasgupta, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
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Sources with knowledge of the investigation told The Times officials were aware of the earlier fire and its general proximity to the starting point of the Palisades fire, and looking into whether they are related.Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2025
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On one side, there’s a wealth of scientific knowledge.Rhea Wessel, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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But at the time, the theory that providing children with stimulating activities would help them more than rote learning and academic drills was revolutionary.Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Jan. 2025
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These findings reinforce the value of visuals—like diagrams, charts or illustrated notes—as a powerful tool for propelling learning and understanding.Nora Herting, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Two local businesses were awarded scholarships through the HIIVE educational program and will open stalls inside The Market at 7th Street in Uptown soon.Laura Barrero, Axios, 17 Jan. 2025
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After making her professional stage debut in Croydon in 1948, she was awarded a two-year scholarship at London’s prestigious Old Vic Theater School.EW.com, EW.com, 17 Jan. 2025
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“Literacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/literacy. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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