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
Demina Gaskin works in instructional support at Briarwood Elementary School in east Charlotte.
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Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 10 May 2026
Though the session mostly involved instructional work in individual drills, the offense and defense did come together for two unpadded 11-on-11 sessions.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 9 May 2026
Thorough and competent oversight is essential to ensure charter schools succeed in their mission of serving students, and this includes reviewing fiscal solvency, enrollment patterns, student success data, governance matters and instructional programs provided.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Trustees at several districts cited logistical challenges in complying with the law, while others — such as board members at Katy ISD — noted that students can already pray during non-instructional time.
—Haajrah Gilani, Houston Chronicle, 7 May 2026
The Crowley Independent School District is implementing a new instructional model next school year at four schools that will provide students with a longer school year and more individualized support.
—Lina Ruiz
may 5, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 May 2026
The school district says a full instructional day will happen for those who opt out of May Day activities.
—Asal Rezaei, CBS News, 1 May 2026
Too many programs have been built by translating legacy courses into a digital format while leaving the underlying instructional model intact.
—Ian Gibson, Twin Cities, 1 May 2026
In terms of lost instructional days Little Lake ranks high.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 10 May 2026
Though the session mostly involved instructional work in individual drills, the offense and defense did come together for two unpadded 11-on-11 sessions.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 9 May 2026
Thorough and competent oversight is essential to ensure charter schools succeed in their mission of serving students, and this includes reviewing fiscal solvency, enrollment patterns, student success data, governance matters and instructional programs provided.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Trustees at several districts cited logistical challenges in complying with the law, while others — such as board members at Katy ISD — noted that students can already pray during non-instructional time.
—Haajrah Gilani, Houston Chronicle, 7 May 2026
The Crowley Independent School District is implementing a new instructional model next school year at four schools that will provide students with a longer school year and more individualized support.
—Lina Ruiz
may 5, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 May 2026
The school district says a full instructional day will happen for those who opt out of May Day activities.
—Asal Rezaei, CBS News, 1 May 2026
Too many programs have been built by translating legacy courses into a digital format while leaving the underlying instructional model intact.
—Ian Gibson, Twin Cities, 1 May 2026
In terms of lost instructional days Little Lake ranks high.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for instructional
Adjective
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District 86 officials recently approved the hiring of Josh McMahon, who currently lives with his family in District 86 and works as assistant superintendent for educational programs at Morton High School District 201 in Berwyn and Cicero.—
Chuck Fieldman,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
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Kino Lorber is planning an awards season theatrical release this Fall followed by a digital, educational, and home video release.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
11 May 2026
Adjective
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The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection will host the third in a series of informational meetings about nuclear power for the public on May 13.—
Krisztian Elcsics,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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The information provided in this article is for general informational and educational purposes only.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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Global trends may be instructive in predicting the revenue the New York tax may end up generating.—
Trevor Laurence Jockims,
CNBC,
12 May 2026
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Here, the phenomenon of a mule was an instructive guide in predicting what would happen when a watermelon with tetraploid chromosomes was crossed with an ordinary diploid variety.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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But ChatGPT was designed to be sycophantic, not informative.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
12 May 2026
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His answer was yes, but that current accounts are most informative when read alongside gross capital flows, currency exposures, leverage, and the composition of external assets and liabilities.—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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“Instructional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instructional. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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