as in educators
a person whose occupation is to give formal instruction in a school
a young man who ardently wants to become a teacher and teach first grade
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Recent Examples of teachers
According to a news release, the annual award honors and recognizes teachers who exemplify excellence in their profession as well as those who leave a lasting positive impact on their students.
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Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
In Fresno and other areas with high immigrant populations, school officials are training teachers on how to talk to families to encourage them to come to school and on what to do if there is an immigration raid on campus.
—Kayla Jimenez, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
In 1974, a plan to merge the city and county school systems was adopted, which included how students would be bused and where teachers and administrators would be assigned.
—Krista Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Sep. 2025
Yost recommended the school district investigate the matter and ensure its teachers and staff are trained on the law.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 4 Sep. 2025
Principals told to stop calling police chief There was so much chaos in the minutes after the gunman entered the classrooms and massacred the children and teachers inside that school police chief Arredondo called the district’s communication chief for help.
—Matthew J. Friedman, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
Most teachers and administrators looked the other way.
—Time, 4 Sep. 2025
When nurses, grocery clerks, or teachers can’t afford to live nearby, the whole community feels the impact.
—Jaime Catmull, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Public school teachers are navigating the war against DEI programs and having to bend to new acceptable curriculum standards.
—Lluvia Gaucin, IndyStar, 26 Aug. 2025
Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
In Fresno and other areas with high immigrant populations, school officials are training teachers on how to talk to families to encourage them to come to school and on what to do if there is an immigration raid on campus.
—Kayla Jimenez, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
In 1974, a plan to merge the city and county school systems was adopted, which included how students would be bused and where teachers and administrators would be assigned.
—Krista Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Sep. 2025
Yost recommended the school district investigate the matter and ensure its teachers and staff are trained on the law.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 4 Sep. 2025
Principals told to stop calling police chief There was so much chaos in the minutes after the gunman entered the classrooms and massacred the children and teachers inside that school police chief Arredondo called the district’s communication chief for help.
—Matthew J. Friedman, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
Most teachers and administrators looked the other way.
—Time, 4 Sep. 2025
When nurses, grocery clerks, or teachers can’t afford to live nearby, the whole community feels the impact.
—Jaime Catmull, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Public school teachers are navigating the war against DEI programs and having to bend to new acceptable curriculum standards.
—Lluvia Gaucin, IndyStar, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for teachers
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The resumption of federal student loan repayments last year sparked concern that even more teachers could leave their jobs, worsening the shortages of educators.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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Before the storm, the majority of New Orleans educators were Black women, like Gilbert, who were certified to teach, and the average teacher had about 15 years of experience.—
Aubri Juhasz,
NPR,
8 Sep. 2025
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Families will paint Autumn Gnomes together, with instructors guiding the process step-by-step so even beginners can walk away proud of their canvas.—
Tiffani Jackson Skinner,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
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Learn from three expert instructors how to showcase your skills, build a stellar reputation, and create a digital presence that AI can't replicate.—
Ernestine Siu,
CNBC,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Teachers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/teachers. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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