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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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Zagorac was fired from substitute teaching jobs in Naperville District 203, Hinsdale District 181 and Schaumburg District 54 in 2005, after the districts realized their background checks did not extend beyond Illinois’ borders, according to the Naperville Sun.—
Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
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The show is set in a teaching hospital.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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Woodson also founded the Association for the Study of African American Life and History in 1915 to research, preserve, and disseminate knowledge about Black life.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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Following the money also required working closely with witnesses who had first-hand knowledge of CapRadio’s inner workings and Reina’s conduct.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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Fireplaces in guest rooms come with a lighting kit and instructions, but the team is more than happy to come set up a roaring blaze for you.—
Asonta Benetti,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Jan. 2026
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Other university systems in Texas have also placed restrictions on classroom instruction or have begun internal reviews of course offerings following a new state law.—
Juan A. Lozano,
Fortune,
31 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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Grainger pointed to recent comments made by Syracuse head coach Fran Brown about his scholarship opportunity.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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The money will go to scholarships and student support, including bilingual tutoring, mentorship, transportation and meals.—
Elissa Nadworny,
NPR,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Education.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/education. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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