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as in instructional
providing useful information or knowledge
we found the talk on easy ways for families to recycle household products very educational
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as in academical
of or relating to schooling or learning especially at an advanced level
the community college strives to meet the educational needs of the residents of its urban location
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Recent Examples of educational
The post-graduate educational initiative kicks off in January with yearlong academic courses across management, innovation, sustainability, production, finance, e-commerce, communication and marketing held at Accademia Costume & Moda’s Milan campus.
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Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2025
Eliminating $1 law and focus on community needs The board’s sixth priority revolves around facilities and advocates for the immediate removal of the $1 law, which requires school districts to hand over unused buildings to charter schools or other educational institutions for a $1.
—Caroline Beck, IndyStar, 6 Oct. 2025
The information provided in this article is for general informational and educational purposes only.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025
For over 40 years, HDF has partnered with educational institutions who would match student scholarships awarded through their program.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 6 Oct. 2025
Castro Samayoa said the administration’s divestment in HSIs only leaves those schools with fewer resources to meet the unique needs of Hispanic students and potential disparities in educational outcomes.
—Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2025
My educational initiative began by teaching the children living near my tent.
—Ikram Talaat Ahmed, Literary Hub, 6 Oct. 2025
In addition to raising money for educational programs, McNelis has also helped organize food donations for Maasai families during the COVID-19 pandemic.
—Vandana Pawa, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025
The open spaces within the atrium invite collaboration, embodying the center's architectural and educational approach.
—New Atlas, 3 Oct. 2025
Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2025
Eliminating $1 law and focus on community needs The board’s sixth priority revolves around facilities and advocates for the immediate removal of the $1 law, which requires school districts to hand over unused buildings to charter schools or other educational institutions for a $1.
—Caroline Beck, IndyStar, 6 Oct. 2025
The information provided in this article is for general informational and educational purposes only.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025
For over 40 years, HDF has partnered with educational institutions who would match student scholarships awarded through their program.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 6 Oct. 2025
Castro Samayoa said the administration’s divestment in HSIs only leaves those schools with fewer resources to meet the unique needs of Hispanic students and potential disparities in educational outcomes.
—Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2025
My educational initiative began by teaching the children living near my tent.
—Ikram Talaat Ahmed, Literary Hub, 6 Oct. 2025
In addition to raising money for educational programs, McNelis has also helped organize food donations for Maasai families during the COVID-19 pandemic.
—Vandana Pawa, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025
The open spaces within the atrium invite collaboration, embodying the center's architectural and educational approach.
—New Atlas, 3 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for educational
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Schools must follow state mandates on instructional hours, but states typically don’t set strict rules on how long a lunch period should be, so some principals whittle it down to twenty or twenty-five minutes.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
4 Oct. 2025
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Administrations must review course materials, curricula, syllabi and other instructional documents to ensure compliance and make adjustments as needed.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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Perhaps most consequential in this move will be the expansion of the states’ authority and responsibility for educative quality within their jurisdictions.—
Blake D. Morant,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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While apples-to-apples comparisons aren’t possible, a look at the streaming businesses is educative for identifying longer-term trends.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Apr. 2025
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While the exact date of the ownership change is still unknown, operations will shift under the United Community Center — including a new age cap of 3 years for on-campus care and a schedule that no longer aligns with Alverno’s academic breaks.—
Gina Lee Castro,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Verbatim bell hooks Writer and academic, teacher and activist.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
3 Oct. 2025
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This material has been prepared for informational purposes only.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
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The description herein is a summary and intended for informational purposes only and does not include all terms, conditions and exclusions of the policies described.—
David McMillin,
CNBC,
8 Oct. 2025
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At the same time, scholarly knowledge was becoming more specialized and professionalized.—
Time,
Time,
1 Oct. 2025
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The idea of a faculty committee empowered to vet scholarly publications for racial bias has, ineluctably, a Star Chamber vibe.—
Louis Menand,
New Yorker,
26 Sep. 2025
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The article should be between 300 and 500 words, and the tone should be accessible, informative, and reflective.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
11 Oct. 2025
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The two identical charts of the iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT) are informative.—
Carter Braxton Worth,
CNBC,
10 Oct. 2025
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For true scholastic style, pair it with penny loafers or Mary Janes.—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Sep. 2025
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His family wasn’t shy about shouting out his scholastic achievements on social media.—
Matt Lavietes,
NBC news,
12 Sep. 2025
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While the experience of others is instructive, knowing when to step down is a very personal, and difficult, decision.—
Kurt Strovink,
Fortune,
7 Oct. 2025
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And to me that was really, instructive because.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Educational.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/educational. Accessed 12 Oct. 2025.
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