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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Recent Examples of schooling
Kerry McDonald, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
But in the Japanese tradition, schooling has been considered a shortcut and unconscionable.
—Akiko Katayama, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Leadership turnover is a significant problem for the nation’s schools, with many heads of districts reporting that political pressures and the stresses of pandemic-era schooling have pushed them from their jobs.
—Mitch Smith, New York Times, 21 Dec. 2024
Believing that government subsidies for higher education have induced harmful over-consumption of schooling is no more against higher education than fighting obesity is against caloric intake.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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According to the American Institute for Boys and Men, boys on average start school academically behind girls and remain that way throughout their schooling.
—Kerry McDonald, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
But in the Japanese tradition, schooling has been considered a shortcut and unconscionable.
—Akiko Katayama, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Leadership turnover is a significant problem for the nation’s schools, with many heads of districts reporting that political pressures and the stresses of pandemic-era schooling have pushed them from their jobs.
—Mitch Smith, New York Times, 21 Dec. 2024
Believing that government subsidies for higher education have induced harmful over-consumption of schooling is no more against higher education than fighting obesity is against caloric intake.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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From a sector standpoint, job creation was strongest in the education and health services category, which added 57,000 positions.Jeff Cox, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2025
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For instance, individuals in rural areas or low-income households may have limited or no access to high-speed internet, leaving them unable to leverage tools like remote work platforms, online education or e-commerce marketplaces.Pandwe Gibson, Forbes, 8 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 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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However, according to Michigan Modern, the architect didn’t send any instructions on how to build this fundamental element of the home, causing confusion.Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 13 Jan. 2025
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Driving instructions directives Blue Words: Brake, park, signal, turn.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 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 21 Jan. 2025.
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