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as in schooling
the act or process of imparting knowledge or skills to another
a teacher who devoted herself to the education of children with special needs
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as in literacy
the understanding and information gained from being educated
a person whose extensive education was obvious to all who met him
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Recent Examples of education
The evaluation still shows that institutions can coordinate a path across secondary education, college and work rather than asking students to navigate each system alone.
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Paulo Carvão,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Many gifts, like a recent $50 million donation to nonprofit charter school operator Success Academy to expand its footprint in the area, have been oriented towards education.
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Austin Horn
july 1,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
For example, a student can’t be prohibited from using a smartphone in the event of an emergency or if using a smartphone is required in a student’s individualized education program, also known as an IEP.
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Paris Barraza,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Much of his gastronomic education was received at the cafeteria of a hospital in Cordele, Georgia, where my grandfather was the administrator for a stretch of the 1960s.
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Rachel Tepper Paley,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 July 2026
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Paulo Carvão,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Many gifts, like a recent $50 million donation to nonprofit charter school operator Success Academy to expand its footprint in the area, have been oriented towards education.
—
Austin Horn
july 1,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
For example, a student can’t be prohibited from using a smartphone in the event of an emergency or if using a smartphone is required in a student’s individualized education program, also known as an IEP.
—
Paris Barraza,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Much of his gastronomic education was received at the cafeteria of a hospital in Cordele, Georgia, where my grandfather was the administrator for a stretch of the 1960s.
—
Rachel Tepper Paley,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for education
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Relocation Friction Visas, family disruption, spousal employment and schooling considerations are among the most significant practical hurdles.
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Makarim denied all charges, arguing that the prices paid were below market and that the internal evaluations were outdated and at odds with the urgent demands of schooling during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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The Associated Press receives support from Charles Schwab Foundation for educational and explanatory reporting to improve financial literacy.
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Programs could combine foundational AI literacy with sector knowledge and the communication, teamwork and judgment needed in the workplace.
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The city has argued in court filings that the ordinance didn’t specifically ban teaching yoga in its parks, but required people seeking to engage in commercial activity or lectures to obtain a permit.
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Noncertified employees – staff like bus drivers, cafeteria workers and teaching assistants – will get a 3% raise.
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The bribery allegations could be tied to promotions in the department, a source with knowledge of the case said.
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Recent policies that State Shield has supported include a Tennessee bill requiring the state board of education to adopt age-appropriate instruction related to communism and a Louisiana resolution encouraging economic ties with Taiwan.
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Plants need a good root system to hold onto water, and post-establishment watering instructions are important to follow.
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At the time of its passing, state officials had expressed concerns about how students’ wellbeing could be harmed because of excessive phone use or cause distractions in their learning.
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Walmart’s website will curate several resources directed at Medicare beneficiaries, including a learning page that will help seniors interested in gaining coverage along with options for weight management support.
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College athletics have also opened educational opportunities for generations of young Americans through scholarships and NIL (Name Image and Likeness) deals that have changed the trajectory of entire families.
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Funds have also been raised to send underprivileged children to different day camps, and a scholarship has been established at her theater group, Lindsey says.
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“Education.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/education. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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