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
Kelley Fisher is a kindergarten teacher at Deer Valley Unified and president of Deer Valley Education Association, a union that represents educators within the district.
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Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 10 Nov. 2025
Equal parts absurd and unsettlingly real, the film traces the $3 billion active shooter preparedness industry and its effect on students and educators, raising important questions about the unintended consequences of these intense preparations.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025
The student is an English language learner who has received services for less than two years, and a group of the student’s school educators determines that promotion is appropriate.
—Caroline Beck, IndyStar, 5 Nov. 2025
Both Cline and Stone are retired former CMS educators.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2025
In 2021, the company launched PragerU Kids, an offshoot targeting school-age children and educators with lesson plans, worksheets and other learning materials tied to its videos.
—Emery Petchauer, The Conversation, 4 Nov. 2025
This means state and local education systems may need to develop and implement specialized training programs for educators to better support autistic students in the classroom.
—Joshua Anbar, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
Pohlman said that many teachers enjoy the work-life balance that a four-day week brings, but that maintaining a positive relationship with the district has also been a priority for educators ahead of the vote.
—Ilana Arougheti
updated October 30, Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2025
The union also wants a 6% pay increase for adult educators over two years.
—Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 29 Oct. 2025
Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 10 Nov. 2025
Equal parts absurd and unsettlingly real, the film traces the $3 billion active shooter preparedness industry and its effect on students and educators, raising important questions about the unintended consequences of these intense preparations.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025
The student is an English language learner who has received services for less than two years, and a group of the student’s school educators determines that promotion is appropriate.
—Caroline Beck, IndyStar, 5 Nov. 2025
Both Cline and Stone are retired former CMS educators.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2025
In 2021, the company launched PragerU Kids, an offshoot targeting school-age children and educators with lesson plans, worksheets and other learning materials tied to its videos.
—Emery Petchauer, The Conversation, 4 Nov. 2025
This means state and local education systems may need to develop and implement specialized training programs for educators to better support autistic students in the classroom.
—Joshua Anbar, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
Pohlman said that many teachers enjoy the work-life balance that a four-day week brings, but that maintaining a positive relationship with the district has also been a priority for educators ahead of the vote.
—Ilana Arougheti
updated October 30, Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2025
The union also wants a 6% pay increase for adult educators over two years.
—Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for educators
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Dozens of Tarrant County College faculty members have been ordered to pay back portions of their salaries, with college administrators saying the teachers did not meet their contractual obligations.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Nov. 2025
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Clever even hosted three of his former teachers from Santa Teresa High School, taking the opportunity to apologize to them for not being such a great student.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
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Anything from hour-long sessions to full certificates or degree programs will introduce you to experts and instructors who might be open to providing additional advice or contacts.—
Amy Lindgren,
Twin Cities,
8 Nov. 2025
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Chandler was there trying to get a job as a seasonal lifeguard in 2023, and Sterrenburg was one of the state program’s instructors.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Educators.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/educators. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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