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a person whose occupation is to give formal instruction in a school
schoolteachers don't always get the summers off, for some teach during that period as well
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Recent Examples of schoolteachers
My schoolteachers introduced me to a mix of African and Kenyan classics by such authors as Chinua Achebe and Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o.
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Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
The San Francisco Unified School District’s 120 schools were set to remain closed for a third day Wednesday, after about 6,000 public schoolteachers went on strike over higher wages, health benefits, and more resources for students with special needs.
—Olga R. Rodriguez, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026
The story is told through a polyphony of outsiders—neighbors, business associates, schoolteachers, reporters.
—Literary Hub, 5 Feb. 2026
The first year, delegates from the local party leadership and schoolteachers gathered parents and instructed them in how to decorate a tree.
—Andrew Fedorov, The Atlantic, 31 Dec. 2025
Law was raised in the London borough of Lewisham by parents who were schoolteachers who were involved in amateur theater.
—Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 14 Nov. 2025
Many come from outside government entirely – including business owners, military veterans and schoolteachers.
—Jeff Harden, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2025
Though the staffing cuts could lead to a reduction of support and services for schools across the country, schoolteachers largely continue to get paid, as most public schools are funded significantly through local and state means.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 12 Oct. 2025
Both of her parents were schoolteachers.
—New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
The San Francisco Unified School District’s 120 schools were set to remain closed for a third day Wednesday, after about 6,000 public schoolteachers went on strike over higher wages, health benefits, and more resources for students with special needs.
—Olga R. Rodriguez, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026
The story is told through a polyphony of outsiders—neighbors, business associates, schoolteachers, reporters.
—Literary Hub, 5 Feb. 2026
The first year, delegates from the local party leadership and schoolteachers gathered parents and instructed them in how to decorate a tree.
—Andrew Fedorov, The Atlantic, 31 Dec. 2025
Law was raised in the London borough of Lewisham by parents who were schoolteachers who were involved in amateur theater.
—Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 14 Nov. 2025
Many come from outside government entirely – including business owners, military veterans and schoolteachers.
—Jeff Harden, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2025
Though the staffing cuts could lead to a reduction of support and services for schools across the country, schoolteachers largely continue to get paid, as most public schools are funded significantly through local and state means.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 12 Oct. 2025
Both of her parents were schoolteachers.
—New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for schoolteachers
Noun
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The funds are primarily used to improve pay for teachers and staff, as well as support arts and sports programs.—
Steve Patterson,
Florida Times-Union,
4 Mar. 2026
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Reactions from parents, teachers, community Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker, who called for a turnaround of the district’s academic performance in fall 2024 that led to the resignation of former Superintendent Angélica Ramsey, commemorated Molinar for her dedication to the district.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Thriving wages for caregivers and educators are central to the plan.—
Zakiyah Shaakir-Ansari,
New York Daily News,
9 Mar. 2026
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Burton notes that these pressures can contribute to burnout, particularly when educators feel responsible for investing their own time and money to maintain the quality of learning environments for their students.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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On the first Friday afternoon of every month, a personalized team of experienced instructors are assembled to teach the entire family how to find their rhythm, learn their balance and glide in stride.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
5 Mar. 2026
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At first glance, the exercise looks silly, but instructors say there's serious science behind it.—
Brian Unger,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Schoolteachers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/schoolteachers. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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