as in teaching
to cause to acquire knowledge or skill in some field
indoctrinated children in proper safety procedures
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Bain added that separation anxiety can be eased or prevented by gradually teaching canines to feel safe when alone, using enrichment such as toys or food puzzles, playing calming background noise, and keeping departures low-key.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
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There always have been opportunities for parental involvement Part of the problem, McQuillan and Juchems told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, is the culture of suspicion and animosity that surrounds teaching materials used in the classroom.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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Most researchers and athletes The Athletic spoke to supported forms of screening and intervention rooted in holistic athlete support from a young age, emphasizing longevity over short-term gains and educating, with the aim of prevention rather than a cure.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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It’s been 10 years since Maggie Doyne was named the 2015 CNN Hero of the Year for her work caring for and educating vulnerable children and orphans in rural Nepal.—
Allie Torgan,
CNN Money,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Indoctrinating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indoctrinating. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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