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providing useful information or knowledge
an instructional DVD on home repair for do-it-yourselfers
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Recent Examples of instructional
Chicago Public Schools has restored instructional support funding to more than 800 students with disabilities in Catholic schools, the Archdiocese of Chicago said Thursday.
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Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
In a statement, the archdiocese said CPS will restore special education instructional services starting Monday, April 20, and last through the Friday before Memorial Day.
—Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
Soliz also said during a presentation to the Board of Managers at Tuesday’s board meeting that each regional chief will be the main instructional leader for the schools in their region.
—Samuel O’Neal 16, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2026
Originally from Florida, Lowe previously worked for Orange County Public Schools in Orlando as an assistant principal of instruction, assessment coordinator, instructional coach and teacher.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 15 Apr. 2026
Through in-store workshops, instructional guides and later online tutorials, the brand encouraged homeowners to take on projects that might previously have required professional contractors.
—Alexandria Mansfield, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Costs for staffing, transportation, energy, and instructional materials have all risen sharply.
—Patrice McCarthy, Hartford Courant, 14 Apr. 2026
On top of fines, any day that a student walkout occurs will not count as an instructional day for purposes of meeting the district’s annual academic requirements.
—Matthew Kelly
april 10, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
The district is proposing an 8% salary bump over two years, plus a one-time 3% bonus for UTLA members, and raises for other unionized staff, such as cafeteria workers, instructional aides, and principals.
—Aaron Garth Smith, Oc Register, 7 Apr. 2026
Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
In a statement, the archdiocese said CPS will restore special education instructional services starting Monday, April 20, and last through the Friday before Memorial Day.
—Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
Soliz also said during a presentation to the Board of Managers at Tuesday’s board meeting that each regional chief will be the main instructional leader for the schools in their region.
—Samuel O’Neal 16, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2026
Originally from Florida, Lowe previously worked for Orange County Public Schools in Orlando as an assistant principal of instruction, assessment coordinator, instructional coach and teacher.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 15 Apr. 2026
Through in-store workshops, instructional guides and later online tutorials, the brand encouraged homeowners to take on projects that might previously have required professional contractors.
—Alexandria Mansfield, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Costs for staffing, transportation, energy, and instructional materials have all risen sharply.
—Patrice McCarthy, Hartford Courant, 14 Apr. 2026
On top of fines, any day that a student walkout occurs will not count as an instructional day for purposes of meeting the district’s annual academic requirements.
—Matthew Kelly
april 10, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
The district is proposing an 8% salary bump over two years, plus a one-time 3% bonus for UTLA members, and raises for other unionized staff, such as cafeteria workers, instructional aides, and principals.
—Aaron Garth Smith, Oc Register, 7 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for instructional
Adjective
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Plus, there are optional educational opportunities each week with doctors, nutritionists, physical therapists, professional coaches, and other running and walking experts.—
AJC Staff,
AJC.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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Next Steps Idaho, a government resource for career and educational opportunities, recommends buying generic trash bags, cotton swabs and other items as well.—
Hali Smith
April 20,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Links to informational slides and in some cases surveys are attached.—
Maria Benevento,
Kansas City Star,
20 Apr. 2026
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Brief flashbacks to Mary’s earlier concerts are merely informational; another flashback, to a séance at which Mary yielded to self-harming mysticism, is far more consequential, leading to violence in Sam’s studio.—
Vince Aletti,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The Homestead Act is instructive here.—
Antony Davies,
Boston Herald,
19 Apr. 2026
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Of those, the late, legendary Kodak photographer Neil Montanus was responsible for more than 50, which frequently were instructive, his photographer son Jim Montanus said.—
Marcia Greenwood,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 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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The colors are informative of their composition.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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Joking aside, the importance of remaining calm, collected and informative — as hard as that can be — is key when describing a situation to 911 dispatchers.—
Doug Turnbull,
AJC.com,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Instructional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instructional. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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