as in teacher
a person whose occupation is to give formal instruction in a school
educationists around the U.K. were largely in support of the reforms
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Recent Examples of educationist
The first is that educationists are using a broader range of methods to identify highly intelligent children, especially those from poor households.
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The Economist, 22 Mar. 2018
The Economist, 22 Mar. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for educationist
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Cutting federal funding In a move that affects public school students across the country, the department has slashed hundreds of millions of dollars in grant funding for a variety of programs, including for mental health professionals and for training and supporting new teachers.—
Megan O’Matz,
ProPublica,
10 Oct. 2025
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Brian Duffy has spent his entire three-decade career in Julian, working as a fifth-grade teacher for a decade and as a principal for another.—
Sam Schulz,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Oct. 2025
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His dad raced, and Vinson followed in his father’s footsteps beginning at age 14 before eventually stopping to focus on his career as an educator, first as a teacher and coach, then eventually an administrator, principal and now a superintendent.—
Jordan Bianchi,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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Several educators have been fired from schools and universities nationwide in connection with comments on Kirk’s death, ABC News reported.—
Julia Marnin,
Miami Herald,
10 Oct. 2025
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The contestant who shows the most star quality wins a life-changing cash prize and a contract to join a reputable sports brand as a fitness instructor or ambassador.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
10 Oct. 2025
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The origins of the beat are unclear, but students likely started it, according to the district’s drumline instructor Jeremy Reyes, who helped lead the high school musicians in the video.—
Kayla Huynh,
jsonline.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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