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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
Meanwhile, low voter participation and civic engagement among U.S. citizen Latinos is partly a consequence of persistent poverty, lack of homeownership and lower income and education levels.
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Mike Madrid, The Mercury News, 20 Dec. 2024
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
The user's photo accompanying the account was one of Mangione, and a description on their page referenced Mangione's education at the University of Pennsylvania, as well as his age.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Focus on retention, education, activation, new tech and rewarding your people to start the next year with momentum, not hesitation.
—Yogesh Shah, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Mike Madrid, The Mercury News, 20 Dec. 2024
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
The user's photo accompanying the account was one of Mangione, and a description on their page referenced Mangione's education at the University of Pennsylvania, as well as his age.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Focus on retention, education, activation, new tech and rewarding your people to start the next year with momentum, not hesitation.
—Yogesh Shah, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for education
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In particular, Latinos must have equitable and unrestricted access to quality early childhood education, K-12 schooling, and higher education.Noreen Sugrue, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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Also at risk is a rule change adopted in May that opened the Affordable Care Act in 2025 to undocumented immigrants who arrived in the United States as children but have been eligible for benefits like schooling since the creation in 2012 of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program.Christopher O'Donnell, Sun Sentinel, 14 Nov. 2024
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Buy Now 08 of 20 'The Bad-Ass Librarians of Timbuktu' by Joshua Hammer The title says it all: Dads who love reading and championing literacy for others will also delight in this punchy historical account.Lizz Schumer, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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One mission stands out among her long list of accomplishments: her commitment to promoting children's literacy.Brittney Melton, NPR, 10 Dec. 2024
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Giovanni held teaching roles at both Rutgers and Queens College before being recruited by Fowler, who was the associate head of the English department at Virginia Tech, back in 1987.Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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His experience also lists jobs as an artificial intelligence teaching assistant for gifted high school students.Michelle Deal-Zimmerman, Baltimore Sun, 10 Dec. 2024
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There are sizeable periods of matches where opponents can defend in a compact shape, safe in the knowledge that United attacks can eventually fizzle out of their own accord.Carl Anka, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
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The world's largest retailer is leading a funding round of more than $300 million alongside investment firm Ribbit Capital, according to people with knowledge of the matter.Sridhar Natarajanand Jaewon Kang Bloomberg News (WPNS), arkansasonline.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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Carefully read and follow all instructions to improve your odds of qualifying for the grant.Melissa Houston, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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In the meantime, mail-in paper applications and instructions for using them are available at the state’s Department of Human Services website.Wes Davis, The Verge, 14 Dec. 2024
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The use of digital technologies and innovations such as artificial intelligence (AI), wearables and apps, machine learning, surgical robots and predictive analytics allow providers to improve patient experience and outcomes, optimize operations and provide better access to care.Bishan Nandy, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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There are already health care tools that are built using machine learning.Michael Calore, WIRED, 19 Dec. 2024
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However, the gap in knowledge about available scholarship opportunities remains a significant challenge.Ethan Cloud, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Wisconsin is now set to have four scholarship quarterbacks on the roster this spring for new offensive coordinator Jeff Grimes: Edwards, O’Neil, redshirt freshman Mabrey Mettauer and incoming true freshman early enrollee Carter Smith.Jesse Temple, The Athletic, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Education.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/education. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.
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