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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
The evaluation still shows that institutions can coordinate a path across secondary education, college and work rather than asking students to navigate each system alone.
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Paulo Carvão,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Many gifts, like a recent $50 million donation to nonprofit charter school operator Success Academy to expand its footprint in the area, have been oriented towards education.
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Austin Horn
july 1,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
For example, a student can’t be prohibited from using a smartphone in the event of an emergency or if using a smartphone is required in a student’s individualized education program, also known as an IEP.
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Paris Barraza,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Much of his gastronomic education was received at the cafeteria of a hospital in Cordele, Georgia, where my grandfather was the administrator for a stretch of the 1960s.
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Rachel Tepper Paley,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 July 2026
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Paulo Carvão,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Many gifts, like a recent $50 million donation to nonprofit charter school operator Success Academy to expand its footprint in the area, have been oriented towards education.
—
Austin Horn
july 1,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
For example, a student can’t be prohibited from using a smartphone in the event of an emergency or if using a smartphone is required in a student’s individualized education program, also known as an IEP.
—
Paris Barraza,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Much of his gastronomic education was received at the cafeteria of a hospital in Cordele, Georgia, where my grandfather was the administrator for a stretch of the 1960s.
—
Rachel Tepper Paley,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for education
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Relocation Friction Visas, family disruption, spousal employment and schooling considerations are among the most significant practical hurdles.
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Makarim denied all charges, arguing that the prices paid were below market and that the internal evaluations were outdated and at odds with the urgent demands of schooling during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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The Associated Press receives support from Charles Schwab Foundation for educational and explanatory reporting to improve financial literacy.
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Programs could combine foundational AI literacy with sector knowledge and the communication, teamwork and judgment needed in the workplace.
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New voices, new philosophies, new ways of teaching and new sets of data to parse through.
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At the same meeting, the school board will take up a vote to rewrite the state’s social studies curriculum, focusing more on Texas and US history and deemphasizing some teachings about global history and cultures.
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The bribery allegations could be tied to promotions in the department, a source with knowledge of the case said.
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Test your knowledge of the week in news, and take last week’s quiz here.
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Follow evacuation instructions without delay.
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Supporters argued Judeo-Christian traditions are fundamental to the nation's founding and should be reflected in classroom instruction.
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At the time of its passing, state officials had expressed concerns about how students’ wellbeing could be harmed because of excessive phone use or cause distractions in their learning.
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Walmart’s website will curate several resources directed at Medicare beneficiaries, including a learning page that will help seniors interested in gaining coverage along with options for weight management support.
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And in the years since, the Honeywells have quietly given back to the island, supporting the local arts community, food bank and animal shelter and giving scholarships through their foundation.
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Daniella Penaloza, a recent graduate of South Aiken High School in Aiken, was recently awarded the prestigious Evans Scholarship, a full college tuition and housing scholarship for golf caddies worth more than $125,000.
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“Education.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/education. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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