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Category: Literacy

Goal Setting and Life Literacy

Here comes 2023! As the new year approaches, are you planning on making new year’s goals? In this blog, we’ll go over life literacy, goal setting, and some ideas for goals in the new year. So, if you’re looking to grow this year, keep reading! What is Life Literacy? Life literacy is the literacy and…
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Science Literacy And Math

September 19-25 is Science Literacy Week! Here we’ll have what it is, its importance, the relation to math, and what you can do to improve yours. What Is Science Literacy? Science literacy is the application of science in cultural, political, social, and economic issues. You may be thinking, what does that even mean? It means…
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What Is Literacy?

Most of us know literacy is reading and writing, but you might not know it’s more than that. So, what is it? Is it important for life? What types are there? Keep reading to find out. The Definition of Literacy In the Oxford Canadian Dictionary, literacy is defined as ‘1. The ability to read and…
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8 Ways to Become a Faster Reader

How can we maximize the amount of reading and learning in the limited time that we have?