as in education
the act or process of imparting knowledge or skills to another
the extended schooling needed for a horse to be able to make those precision movements
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as in teaching
to cause to acquire knowledge or skill in some field
schooled their children in proper etiquette for formal occasions
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Kevin Bessler | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 25 Jan. 2025
Genetics of educational attainment As another example of behavioral genetics, consider a 2018 study on the genetics of educational attainment – in other words, whether certain genes were associated with years of schooling completed.
—Shoumita Dasgupta, The Conversation, 13 Jan. 2025
During his first term, parents similarly had the opportunity to withdraw up to $10,000 tax-free from 529 education savings plans every year for public, private, or religious K-12 schooling costs.
—Naomi Lim, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 1 Feb. 2025
Too Many Licenses Approximately one in four American workers need a license to do their jobs, and these licenses often require an investment in schooling.
—Andrew Wimer, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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Author Andrew Handel said the Index evaluates state education policies across several categories, including school choice programs, charter schools, homeschooling, and virtual schooling.
—Kevin Bessler | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 25 Jan. 2025
Genetics of educational attainment As another example of behavioral genetics, consider a 2018 study on the genetics of educational attainment – in other words, whether certain genes were associated with years of schooling completed.
—Shoumita Dasgupta, The Conversation, 13 Jan. 2025
During his first term, parents similarly had the opportunity to withdraw up to $10,000 tax-free from 529 education savings plans every year for public, private, or religious K-12 schooling costs.
—Naomi Lim, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 1 Feb. 2025
Too Many Licenses Approximately one in four American workers need a license to do their jobs, and these licenses often require an investment in schooling.
—Andrew Wimer, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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Noun
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With some Black History Month activities being scaled back by the federal government, history and education organizations are ramping up efforts to fill the void.—
Deborah Barfield Berry,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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Women are underrepresented at every stage - from education to entrepreneurship.—
Kath Mackay,
Forbes,
11 Feb. 2025
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The footage, which has garnered almost 225,000 views, captures a scenario familiar to anyone who has struggled with teaching their dog to reliably come when called.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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Millions of retirees devoted themselves to protecting our communities, teaching our children and delivering essential services.—
Suzanne Blake
Reporter,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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The instructions said the test would take 20 minutes and require a pack of lancets.—
Olga Khazan,
The Atlantic,
18 Feb. 2025
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In the Fort Worth Independent School District and across Texas, conversations about literacy instruction have largely focused on the early grades.—
Silas Allen,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Feb. 2025
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Billions in tax dollars are spent educating Kentucky's public school students each year, with the largest chunk of change going toward the almost 100,000 staff members running the state's schools.—
Krista Johnson,
The Courier-Journal,
24 Dec. 2024
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This fosters inclusivity by respecting individual traditions, ensuring meaningful celebrations, and educating the team on these holidays, creating a workplace culture where everyone feels valued and included.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
20 Dec. 2024
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“Schooling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/schooling. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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