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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 sample was weighted to be representative of adults nationwide according to gender, age, race, and education, based on the U.S. Census American Community Survey and Current Population Survey, as well as 2024 presidential vote.
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Anthony Salvanto, CBS News, 19 Jan. 2025
That would involve, first, political and diplomatic cover, and then financing for the territory’s reconstruction, especially its shattered health and education systems.
—Hussein Ibish, The Atlantic, 19 Jan. 2025
Other events happening Monday and in the days following will encourage discussions and education about civil rights, racial justice and King’s legacy.
—Chandler Boese, Kansas City Star, 19 Jan. 2025
The Getty Center in Brentwood is about a 25-minute drive southwest of the Getty Villa, a older museum and education center located in the Pacific Palisades area.
—Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY, 18 Jan. 2025
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Anthony Salvanto, CBS News, 19 Jan. 2025
That would involve, first, political and diplomatic cover, and then financing for the territory’s reconstruction, especially its shattered health and education systems.
—Hussein Ibish, The Atlantic, 19 Jan. 2025
Other events happening Monday and in the days following will encourage discussions and education about civil rights, racial justice and King’s legacy.
—Chandler Boese, Kansas City Star, 19 Jan. 2025
The Getty Center in Brentwood is about a 25-minute drive southwest of the Getty Villa, a older museum and education center located in the Pacific Palisades area.
—Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY, 18 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for education
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Resettlement agencies typically help refugees adjust to life in the U.S., assisting with employment, housing, and schooling.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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They were offered no schooling and allowed outside for just an hour a day.—
Jazzmin Jiwa,
TIME,
16 Jan. 2025
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His son, President George W. Bush, worked with me to make financial literacy a federal policy and achieved historic advancements for Africa.—
John Hope Bryant,
TIME,
23 Jan. 2025
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During the Tuesday, Jan. 21 school board meeting that followed the press conference, the board also approved a five-year strategic plan that includes a literacy goal of having 50% of third-graders reading on grade level by 2029 with annual gains leading up to it.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Jan. 2025
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He’s been writing, editing and teaching for nearly 50 years, with stops in Hagerstown, Maryland; Riverside, California; Annapolis; Baltimore; and, since 1981, Washington.—
David Lightman,
Sacramento Bee,
21 Jan. 2025
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Specifically, the teachings of Immanuel Kant made an indelible impact.—
Michael Ashley,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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Fire Marshals found both lithium-ion batteries, as well as traditional lead acid batteries, a source with knowledge of the case said.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
24 Jan. 2025
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Other research has found that clinicians’ lack of knowledge is partly to blame.—
Angela Haupt,
TIME,
24 Jan. 2025
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Everyday robes should be washed regularly, following the instructions on the care tag.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Jan. 2025
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Even as President Donald Trump recently obliterated the federal government’s support for DEI, his executive order leaves academic instruction untouched.—
Matt Beienburg,
National Review,
25 Jan. 2025
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According to a survey by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), 93% of employers said that prior experience is a critical factor in hiring decisions, underscoring the importance of experiential learning.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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This article is part of The Times’ early childhood education initiative, focusing on the learning and development of California children from birth to age 5.—
Kate Sequeira,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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Two local businesses were awarded scholarships through the HIIVE educational program and will open stalls inside The Market at 7th Street in Uptown soon.—
Laura Barrero,
Axios,
17 Jan. 2025
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After making her professional stage debut in Croydon in 1948, she was awarded a two-year scholarship at London’s prestigious Old Vic Theater School.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Education.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/education. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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