as in education
attendance as a student at a college or university
Students and their parents worry about the rising cost of higher education.
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Recent Examples of higher education
The move comes amid sweeping changes to diversity initiatives across higher education.
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Jackson Walker, Baltimore Sun, 11 Dec. 2024
The final version includes one base diploma that requires 42 credits to complete and then students could earn three different kinds of seals that would show if a student is ready to enroll in higher education, enter the workforce or enlist in the armed services.
—Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 11 Dec. 2024
Located behind a speakeasy-style door within the Delta Sky Club in Concourse E, the intimate 6,700-square-foot hideaway features three-course meals and creative craft cocktails, and pays homage to the city’s maritime and higher education heritage.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 11 Dec. 2024
Money raised from Arizona lottery games goes toward funding higher education, health and human services, environmental conservation and economic and business development in the state.
—Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 7 Dec. 2024
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Jackson Walker, Baltimore Sun, 11 Dec. 2024
The final version includes one base diploma that requires 42 credits to complete and then students could earn three different kinds of seals that would show if a student is ready to enroll in higher education, enter the workforce or enlist in the armed services.
—Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 11 Dec. 2024
Located behind a speakeasy-style door within the Delta Sky Club in Concourse E, the intimate 6,700-square-foot hideaway features three-course meals and creative craft cocktails, and pays homage to the city’s maritime and higher education heritage.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 11 Dec. 2024
Money raised from Arizona lottery games goes toward funding higher education, health and human services, environmental conservation and economic and business development in the state.
—Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 7 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for higher education
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According to a 2023 American Community Survey by the U.S. Census Bureau, the education level of 31% of Tennesseans age 25 and older is a high school diploma or its equivalent.Rachel Wegner, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
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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, 20 Dec. 2024
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Last year, Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers signed a bill into law mandating Hmong American and Asian American studies in K through 12th-grade schooling.Jireh Deng, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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These unsettling outcomes for boys are prompting parents and educators to create innovative schooling solutions that enable all children, and especially boys, to thrive.Kerry McDonald, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Those benefits include health care, free college tuition, paid family leave and company stock grants, Starbucks says, adding that the combination of average pay and benefits equates to an average of $30 per hour for the vast majority of baristas working at least 20 hours per week.Rachel Treisman, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
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Here’s why California should go back to offering free college tuition, columnist George Skelton writes.Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024
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The moon will peak in Gemini on Dec. 15, illuminating your ninth house of wisdom, travels and higher learning.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Dec. 2024
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In astrology, the ninth house governs travel, higher learning and self-discovery, so these recent years may have prompted profound questions about your life’s purpose.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 21 Nov. 2024
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Some of the defendants are accused of participating in a hate campaign that contributed to the climate of animosity around Paty's teaching, while others allegedly aided Anzorov in preparing for the attack.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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Even as Shams makes some naive and dangerous mistakes while trying to land a job, the Sufi teachings of Toufik and his father add positive lessons of love and compassion that help Shams become more grounded and confident.Alissa Simon, Variety, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Higher education.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/higher%20education. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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