as in teachers
a person whose occupation is to give formal instruction in a school
a preceptor at a small English boarding school
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The Pew survey found religiously unaffiliated Americans – those who identify as atheist, agnostic or nothing in particular – were least likely to support religious expression in public schools, with 59% saying teachers should not be allowed to lead students in prayer at all.
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Supporters say the proposal would finally give teachers benefits similar to those available to many other workers.
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Nejat, who now works for another unionized airline, said no instructors touched trainees during uniform checks there.
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After their first dance and father-daughter dance, the party got started with swing dance instructors who taught guests a few moves before everyone hit the dance floor.
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These moments have shaped Pryor’s thinking about teaching and educators’ responsibilities.
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Nearly 200 educators attend to share best practices in leadership and teaching.
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“Preceptors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preceptors. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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