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attendance as a student at a college or university
Students and their parents worry about the rising cost of higher education.
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Recent Examples of higher education
That's in addition to his other announcements for the creation of three China-SCO centers for tech innovation, higher education and vocational training.
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Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
Other prospective students may decide to forego higher education entirely, which could limit future employment opportunities.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
To be sure, there are many routes our young people can choose in life, including entering the workforce right out of high school, trade schools and higher education.
—Brendan Harley, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Decades of research show that access to green spaces can lower stress and foster a stronger sense of belonging – benefits that are particularly critical for students navigating the pressures of higher education.
—Chanam Lee, The Conversation, 2 Sep. 2025
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Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
Other prospective students may decide to forego higher education entirely, which could limit future employment opportunities.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
To be sure, there are many routes our young people can choose in life, including entering the workforce right out of high school, trade schools and higher education.
—Brendan Harley, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Decades of research show that access to green spaces can lower stress and foster a stronger sense of belonging – benefits that are particularly critical for students navigating the pressures of higher education.
—Chanam Lee, The Conversation, 2 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for higher education
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One of the most important goals is creating a society where everyone can have the ability to succeed through education, hard work, and entrepreneurship.—
Kristen Edgreen Kaufman,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Martin Agran, a University of Wyoming professor who focuses on special education, said the research shows that there’s an overuse of restraint and seclusion.—
IndyStar,
IndyStar,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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With such a long hiatus and a different type of personnel, the Tigers needed some schooling.—
Quentin Corpuel,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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At $2,966 per year, Cairo in Egypt was the least expensive location in Africa for international schooling.—
Martin K.N Siele,
semafor.com,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Kurt Hutson, owner of Rise Academy located north of Dallas in Allen, said 3- and 4-year-old students are the most profitable in terms of the revenue source from their tuition.—
Lina Ruiz
September 8,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Sep. 2025
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Families that embrace this mindset see setbacks not as catastrophes but as tuition.—
Francois Botha,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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The generally inadequate funding for many higher learning institutions in Africa compared to their global counterparts, a long-standing issue, is especially problematic in the AI era.—
Martin K.N Siele,
semafor.com,
28 July 2025
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The sun in Leo is hitting your sector of expansion, adventure, and higher learning.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
20 July 2025
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Invest in Teachers Finland constantly ranks at the top in education outcomes, and teaching is one of the most respected professions here.—
Kristen Edgreen Kaufman,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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There were also countless teaching opportunities.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Higher education.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/higher%20education. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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