as in education
the act or process of imparting knowledge or skills to another
a chemist who has devoted his career to teaching, even though he could have made a lot more money in an industrial job
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as in educating
to cause to acquire knowledge or skill in some field
a master gardener taught us about the basics of organic gardening
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Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 6 Dec. 2024
Florida may be the least attractive state for teaching in America, according to data analyzed by the Learning Policy Institute, an education research nonprofit.
—Orlando Sentinel and South Florida Sun Sentinel Editorial Boards, Orlando Sentinel, 5 Dec. 2024
Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Your success with leading through this period, and teaching other leaders to do the same, will shape the future of your organization.
—Graham Peelle, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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Other attractions include replications of Golgotha and the Garden Tomb, a baptismal pool, and 29 marble markers with engraved biblical teachings.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 6 Dec. 2024
Florida may be the least attractive state for teaching in America, according to data analyzed by the Learning Policy Institute, an education research nonprofit.
—Orlando Sentinel and South Florida Sun Sentinel Editorial Boards, Orlando Sentinel, 5 Dec. 2024
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Yelling creates fear and anxiety without teaching them anything.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Your success with leading through this period, and teaching other leaders to do the same, will shape the future of your organization.
—Graham Peelle, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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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
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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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Furthermore, educating users about AI empowers them to make informed decisions, enhancing the likelihood that technology positively influences society.Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Interventions that schools should immediately consider include educating children on digital literacy, encouraging discussions on social media etiquette as well as designating specific times for social media use both at school and home.Omer Awan, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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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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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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“Teaching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/teaching. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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