as in educational
providing useful information or knowledge
an instructional DVD on home repair for do-it-yourselfers
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Recent Examples of instructional
The district spokesperson said Friday that as part of its contingency planning, LAUSD is preparing to provide take-home instructional materials and access to online learning, along with devices and internet connectivity where needed.
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Teresa Liu, Daily News, 4 Apr. 2026
Fee increases were approved by the board Thursday for instructional materials, which fund textbooks and workbooks; peer program fees in early childhood education, which fund SPED instructors for students; transportation service fees; and meal prices.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2026
Senate Bill 2427 would require schools to adopt policies limiting phone use during instructional time, with limited exceptions.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
This week's Hallway Voices is about Erin Schwane, an instructional support specialist at Greendale High School in the Greendale School District.
—Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 1 Apr. 2026
The following day, they were placed in foster care through the Northcentral Technical College (NTC) Veterinary Technician Program, after Nicole Getzloff, an instructional assistant and Veterinary Technician Student Club Advisor, expressed interest in having animals on campus.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Beyond the main performance stages, the center’s instructional spaces are tailored for drama studies as well as choral, band and orchestra programs, with soundproof practice rooms and breakout rooms featuring acoustic paneling, as well as instrument lockers.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2026
Sephardic populations once regularly spoke Judeo-Spanish as an everyday language, reserving the calque variety for religious or instructional contexts.
—Bryan Kirschen, The Conversation, 25 Mar. 2026
The Washington Post reported earlier this month that ICE removed about 240 hours of basic training from its program, equivalent to about 40% of instructional time, according to government records.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 23 Mar. 2026
Teresa Liu, Daily News, 4 Apr. 2026
Fee increases were approved by the board Thursday for instructional materials, which fund textbooks and workbooks; peer program fees in early childhood education, which fund SPED instructors for students; transportation service fees; and meal prices.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2026
Senate Bill 2427 would require schools to adopt policies limiting phone use during instructional time, with limited exceptions.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
This week's Hallway Voices is about Erin Schwane, an instructional support specialist at Greendale High School in the Greendale School District.
—Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 1 Apr. 2026
The following day, they were placed in foster care through the Northcentral Technical College (NTC) Veterinary Technician Program, after Nicole Getzloff, an instructional assistant and Veterinary Technician Student Club Advisor, expressed interest in having animals on campus.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Beyond the main performance stages, the center’s instructional spaces are tailored for drama studies as well as choral, band and orchestra programs, with soundproof practice rooms and breakout rooms featuring acoustic paneling, as well as instrument lockers.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2026
Sephardic populations once regularly spoke Judeo-Spanish as an everyday language, reserving the calque variety for religious or instructional contexts.
—Bryan Kirschen, The Conversation, 25 Mar. 2026
The Washington Post reported earlier this month that ICE removed about 240 hours of basic training from its program, equivalent to about 40% of instructional time, according to government records.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for instructional
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Founded by marine life artist Wyland, the foundation empowers people of all ages to become stewards of our planet through hands-on educational programs, public art, and national initiatives like the Mayor's Challenge for Water Conservation.—
CBS LA Staff,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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These reviews explored links between early birth or low birth weight and outcomes such as intelligence scores, school performance, and the need for additional educational support.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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This article is for informational purposes only and does not substitute for professional medical advice.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Early notices are informational, but later ones may warn of potential enforcement actions, such as liens or levies.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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That silence was also instructive, some prominent American Jews said.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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What Lamont does not do is equally instructive.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Hartford Courant,
29 Mar. 2026
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Perhaps most consequential in this move will be the expansion of the states’ authority and responsibility for educative quality within their jurisdictions.—
Blake D. Morant,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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While apples-to-apples comparisons aren’t possible, a look at the streaming businesses is educative for identifying longer-term trends.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Apr. 2025
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There are also deleted scenes and a trailer, and an accompanying booklet is stuffed with informative essays and interviews (including an analysis by the always astute film noir expert Travis Woods).—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
1 Apr. 2026
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People who find that buzzword-heavy corporate-speak profound and informative perform worse on measures of workplace leadership and decision-making.—
Jacqueline Munis,
Fortune,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Instructional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instructional. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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