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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
Similarly, city employees—from firefighters to schoolteachers—could lose eligibility if their municipality adopts immigration policies at odds with federal priorities.
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Leadership Brainery, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Santor, the son of schoolteachers, grew up on a farm outside Ontario.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
Leadership Brainery, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Santor, the son of schoolteachers, grew up on a farm outside Ontario.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for schoolteachers
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Across the education system, from pre-k to college, smaller class sizes have been a wish for students and teachers alike with numerous studies finding more individualized learning boosts test scores and attendance.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
28 Sep. 2025
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Set in a school for students with dangerous powers, where teachers feast on their pupils upon graduation, this novel centers on a group of classmates who must team up to save themselves from a brutal end.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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The critique, rooted in research and observations about generational values and preparedness, is now colliding with practical workplace realities, as managers and educators scramble to bridge gaps between Gen Z expectations and employer demands.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
29 Sep. 2025
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Since the Taliban banned girls from attending school beyond grade six, many have relied on online classes provided by educators abroad or by charitable organizations.—
Mohammed Tawfeeq,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
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Sandals Resorts has invested heavily in turning the Caribbean into a pickleball haven, with high-quality courts, pro-grade gear, and on-site instructors ready to guide first-timers.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
27 Sep. 2025
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Abigail was also elected to the Homecoming Court, and she was ultimately named band president and color guard captain by her peers and instructors.—
Andy Humbles,
Nashville Tennessean,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Schoolteachers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/schoolteachers. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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