as in teachers
a person whose occupation is to give formal instruction in a school
decided at a fairly young age that there is no more rewarding career than that of an educator
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Recent Examples of educators
These moments have shaped Pryor’s thinking about teaching and educators’ responsibilities.
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Marybeth Gasman,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Nearly 200 educators attend to share best practices in leadership and teaching.
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Michelle L. Quinn,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
While reactions to the board’s decision varied, interviews with educators and community leaders revealed common concerns about Hill’s leadership style, frequent turnover within the district and the need for answers about what prompted the investigation.
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Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
19 June 2026
Navi starts at $1,990, with optional development and curriculum packages available for students, educators, and developers.
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Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
18 June 2026
Labor shortages have emerged in construction, health care, transportation and other technical fields, prompting employers and educators to invest more heavily in workforce development programs.
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Carson Bonner,
AJC.com,
18 June 2026
Harper organized a community-wide survey, drawing 800 responses from educators across the town.
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Leigh Kiniry,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
The latter event allowed the children of military families, first responders and educators to lace on skates for a whirl.
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Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
Protesters also have gathered in the nation’s capital to demand safer, more equitable conditions for educators.
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Carlos De Loera,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
Marybeth Gasman,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Nearly 200 educators attend to share best practices in leadership and teaching.
—
Michelle L. Quinn,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
While reactions to the board’s decision varied, interviews with educators and community leaders revealed common concerns about Hill’s leadership style, frequent turnover within the district and the need for answers about what prompted the investigation.
—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
19 June 2026
Navi starts at $1,990, with optional development and curriculum packages available for students, educators, and developers.
—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
18 June 2026
Labor shortages have emerged in construction, health care, transportation and other technical fields, prompting employers and educators to invest more heavily in workforce development programs.
—
Carson Bonner,
AJC.com,
18 June 2026
Harper organized a community-wide survey, drawing 800 responses from educators across the town.
—
Leigh Kiniry,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
The latter event allowed the children of military families, first responders and educators to lace on skates for a whirl.
—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
Protesters also have gathered in the nation’s capital to demand safer, more equitable conditions for educators.
—
Carlos De Loera,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for educators
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The Pew survey found religiously unaffiliated Americans – those who identify as atheist, agnostic or nothing in particular – were least likely to support religious expression in public schools, with 59% saying teachers should not be allowed to lead students in prayer at all.
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Supporters say the proposal would finally give teachers benefits similar to those available to many other workers.
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Nejat, who now works for another unionized airline, said no instructors touched trainees during uniform checks there.
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After their first dance and father-daughter dance, the party got started with swing dance instructors who taught guests a few moves before everyone hit the dance floor.
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“Educators.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/educators. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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