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as in schooling
the act or process of imparting knowledge or skills to another
a teacher who devoted herself to the education of children with special needs
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as in literacy
the understanding and information gained from being educated
a person whose extensive education was obvious to all who met him
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Recent Examples of education
That's state education, that's state healthcare problems, that's even roads.
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Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield, CBS News, 13 Jan. 2026
Kamoutsas was picked by DeSantis for the education commissioner job, and hired by the state Board of Education last year, after serving as the governor’s deputy chief of staff.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2026
While blue-collar work has become an attractive, stable career for some, a swath of young professionals is flocking to education amid uncertainty.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 12 Jan. 2026
Ken Witt and Lis Richard, the executive director and board president, respectively, of Education reEnvisioned Board of Cooperative Educational Services, the public education cooperative that authorized Riverstone to open, did not respond to requests for comment either.
—Ann Schimke, Denver Post, 12 Jan. 2026
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Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield, CBS News, 13 Jan. 2026
Kamoutsas was picked by DeSantis for the education commissioner job, and hired by the state Board of Education last year, after serving as the governor’s deputy chief of staff.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2026
While blue-collar work has become an attractive, stable career for some, a swath of young professionals is flocking to education amid uncertainty.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 12 Jan. 2026
Ken Witt and Lis Richard, the executive director and board president, respectively, of Education reEnvisioned Board of Cooperative Educational Services, the public education cooperative that authorized Riverstone to open, did not respond to requests for comment either.
—Ann Schimke, Denver Post, 12 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for education
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Her mother lived in Nashville and Bullock came to be closer by and study art at George Peabody College for Teachers, now a part of Vanderbilt University, like countless other female artists before and since who went to Nashville for schooling.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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During his insulated schooling and military training, nobody told Joseph that South Africa’s white civilian leaders had changed their view of Mandela and were beginning to negotiate with him.—
Eve Fairbanks,
The Dial,
27 Jan. 2026
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However, what has also emerged as a growing barrier for aspiring solopreneurs is a lack of AI literacy.—
Alison Coleman,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The State Department of Education would also need to generate and recommend AI literacy standards for K-12 students, assessment guidelines to evaluate understanding and a professional development plan on AI.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
29 Jan. 2026
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Those who knew Kleckner well knew how important teaching was to her.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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That work ethic and sense of responsibility now define Adamson’s own teaching.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
23 Jan. 2026
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This exactly applies to the wines of PFV members, which are the result of knowledge and experiences passed down through generations, embodying each family’s legacy and craftsmanship.—
Yuri Shima,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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Sometimes called Zoomers, Gen Z is the first group to join the workforce with an intimate knowledge of digital processes, including remote meetings and even artificial intelligence tools.—
Amy Lindgren,
Twin Cities,
24 Jan. 2026
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With a strong foundation of trust, CHWs help people understand medical instructions, keep appointments and address social stressors.—
Maggie Dante,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 Jan. 2026
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One standout lesson taught younger students to think like engineers by writing clear, detailed instructions for making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Jan. 2026
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Student and teacher input continues to shape the course and Weatherford said there is always room for improvement, such as adding additional novels that represent the Asian Pacific Islander and Native American experience, and more professional learning for teachers.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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Superintendent Tony Watlington said all School District of Philadelphia school buildings will be closed, but Tuesday will be a virtual learning day for students.—
Tom Dougherty,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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But making the Super Bowl will draw him back to his junior college days, a time that followed him receiving zero scholarship offers out of high school.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
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Minna is rich and pretty; Flic, her follower, is a scholarship student who mimics everything her idol does a millisecond later.—
Vanessa Franko,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Education.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/education. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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