as in educational
providing useful information or knowledge
an instructional DVD on home repair for do-it-yourselfers
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Recent Examples of instructional
To resolve that challenge, the district made sure teachers understood grade-level expectations by providing instructional guidance and professional development, according to MPS chief academic officer Jennifer Mims-Howell.
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Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Strickland-Egans is a retired elementary school teacher and instructional coach.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2025
Students are not expected to do instructional work remotely and employees are not expected to report to work, the school district reported.
—Keisha Rowe, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Nov. 2025
Her $15-an-hour job as an instructional aide had been enough to scrape together her mortgage payment.
—Jayme Fraser, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
If approved, the levy would provide funds for the purchase and installation of building security equipment, software and technology equipment, technology support and maintenance costs, training staff in the use of technology, and the purchase of classroom equipment and instructional technology.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 25 Oct. 2025
According to her LinkedIn profile, Annie is a former theater teacher and now works as an instructional coach for the Los Angeles Unified School District.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Oct. 2025
About 18 states, including New York, Texas and Vermont have implemented full bans on school campuses, while 7 states, including Tennessee, Kentucky and Utah have implemented bans during instructional hours.
—Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
Isaac Elementary School District Seeks a $10 million bond for furniture, equipment, technology, software, textbooks and instructional aids.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Strickland-Egans is a retired elementary school teacher and instructional coach.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2025
Students are not expected to do instructional work remotely and employees are not expected to report to work, the school district reported.
—Keisha Rowe, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Nov. 2025
Her $15-an-hour job as an instructional aide had been enough to scrape together her mortgage payment.
—Jayme Fraser, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
If approved, the levy would provide funds for the purchase and installation of building security equipment, software and technology equipment, technology support and maintenance costs, training staff in the use of technology, and the purchase of classroom equipment and instructional technology.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 25 Oct. 2025
According to her LinkedIn profile, Annie is a former theater teacher and now works as an instructional coach for the Los Angeles Unified School District.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Oct. 2025
About 18 states, including New York, Texas and Vermont have implemented full bans on school campuses, while 7 states, including Tennessee, Kentucky and Utah have implemented bans during instructional hours.
—Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
Isaac Elementary School District Seeks a $10 million bond for furniture, equipment, technology, software, textbooks and instructional aids.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for instructional
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In addition, Blaze Pizza will donate $1 from every pizza sold that day to Folds of Honor, which provides educational scholarships to military families.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
11 Nov. 2025
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Most Gazans who had come of age or graduated from university in 2006 when Israel’s blockade was imposed were in 2023 reaching the second half of their thirties without ever having had a job, despite their impressive educational achievements.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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This article is for informational purposes only and does not substitute for professional medical advice.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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The information provided in this article is for general informational and educational purposes only.—
K.H. Koehler,
jsonline.com,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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So, Schneider’s less aggressive moves that involved Day 3 picks are more instructive.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
28 Oct. 2025
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The result is short, lyrical narratives that aim to be enjoyable, uplifting, and emotionally instructive.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
22 Oct. 2025
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Perhaps most consequential in this move will be the expansion of the states’ authority and responsibility for educative quality within their jurisdictions.—
Blake D. Morant,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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While apples-to-apples comparisons aren’t possible, a look at the streaming businesses is educative for identifying longer-term trends.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Apr. 2025
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There are still several informative private economic updates that Wall Street can review.—
Fortune,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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Full color pages, informative charts and concise articles also set the outlet apart from others.—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Instructional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instructional. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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