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
In Kansas, the state board of education commissioned a task force -- consisting of parents, educators and students -- on student screen time, which found that its schools should limit cellphone use, with some school going with a bell-to-bell ban.
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Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 15 Sep. 2025
They are intended to help parents, educators and taxpayers understand how students in their district are doing and to identify areas in need of improvement.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 15 Sep. 2025
The ratings released Friday are based on the district's performance during the 2024-25 school year and are intended to help parents, educators and taxpayers understand how students in their district are doing.
—Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Sep. 2025
Other educators have already faced repercussions for posts they have been accused of making.
—Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2025
An atmosphere of fear ripples throughout campuses, educators and community leaders say.
—Miami Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
The radical left of the 1960s and ’70s was overwhelmingly populated by college students, many of them affluent, being taught by America’s elite educators.
—Michael Graham, Boston Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
Online posts, including one shared by the Idaho Freedom Foundation, a far-right think tank, denounced Berriochoa and prompted calls to the Department of Labor and even former employers and educators of Berriochoa.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 13 Sep. 2025
Early childhood educators and their advocates often talk about the crucial development that happens after a baby is born through age 5.
—Beki San Martin, Freep.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 15 Sep. 2025
They are intended to help parents, educators and taxpayers understand how students in their district are doing and to identify areas in need of improvement.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 15 Sep. 2025
The ratings released Friday are based on the district's performance during the 2024-25 school year and are intended to help parents, educators and taxpayers understand how students in their district are doing.
—Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Sep. 2025
Other educators have already faced repercussions for posts they have been accused of making.
—Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2025
An atmosphere of fear ripples throughout campuses, educators and community leaders say.
—Miami Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
The radical left of the 1960s and ’70s was overwhelmingly populated by college students, many of them affluent, being taught by America’s elite educators.
—Michael Graham, Boston Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
Online posts, including one shared by the Idaho Freedom Foundation, a far-right think tank, denounced Berriochoa and prompted calls to the Department of Labor and even former employers and educators of Berriochoa.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 13 Sep. 2025
Early childhood educators and their advocates often talk about the crucial development that happens after a baby is born through age 5.
—Beki San Martin, Freep.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for educators
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The campers come from all walks of life - lawyers, doctors, firemen, teachers, stock brokers - and need no previous musical experience.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Launched and operated by parents, teachers and community members, charter schools are funded by tax dollars and subject to regulation by the Department of Education.—
Mars King,
Twin Cities,
13 Sep. 2025
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Learn from three expert instructors how to showcase your skills, build a stellar reputation, and create a digital presence that AI can't replicate.—
Dr. Sue Varma,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
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Atkinson said she had been impressed with the caliber of the instructors and quality of education at SAC while in the paralegal certification program.—
Santa Ana College,
Oc Register,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Educators.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/educators. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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