as in educators
a person whose occupation is to give formal instruction in a school
a young man who ardently wants to become a teacher and teach first grade
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Recent Examples of teachers
Supporters of the change counter that the governor — who has to answer to a broad base of interests — would be less susceptible to education special interest groups, including teachers unions.
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Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
Students submit their test scores, transcripts, a personal essay, two letters of recommendation from teachers and sit for an interview.
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Austin Horn
july 1,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
Each lesson begins with group introductions to help swimmers build trust with the teachers and fellow participants in the pool.
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Jonaki Mehta,
NPR,
1 July 2026
Good teachers are stretched thin, juggling the wide-ranging learning needs of 30 students at a time.
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Mackenzie Price,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
After the pandemic brought a flood of new tech to classrooms, parents and teachers are now concerned students are over-relying on screens to deliver information.
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Aj Willingham,
AJC.com,
1 July 2026
The law requires that curricular materials meet state content standards and that teachers hold a certificate.
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Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
1 July 2026
Killian is part of a group surveying PE teachers about the amount of physical activity opportunities available in their schools.
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Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
1 July 2026
The Pew survey found religiously unaffiliated Americans – those who identify as atheist, agnostic or nothing in particular – were least likely to support religious expression in public schools, with 59% saying teachers should not be allowed to lead students in prayer at all.
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Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
Students submit their test scores, transcripts, a personal essay, two letters of recommendation from teachers and sit for an interview.
—
Austin Horn
july 1,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
Each lesson begins with group introductions to help swimmers build trust with the teachers and fellow participants in the pool.
—
Jonaki Mehta,
NPR,
1 July 2026
Good teachers are stretched thin, juggling the wide-ranging learning needs of 30 students at a time.
—
Mackenzie Price,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
After the pandemic brought a flood of new tech to classrooms, parents and teachers are now concerned students are over-relying on screens to deliver information.
—
Aj Willingham,
AJC.com,
1 July 2026
The law requires that curricular materials meet state content standards and that teachers hold a certificate.
—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
1 July 2026
Killian is part of a group surveying PE teachers about the amount of physical activity opportunities available in their schools.
—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
1 July 2026
The Pew survey found religiously unaffiliated Americans – those who identify as atheist, agnostic or nothing in particular – were least likely to support religious expression in public schools, with 59% saying teachers should not be allowed to lead students in prayer at all.
—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for teachers
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These moments have shaped Pryor’s thinking about teaching and educators’ responsibilities.
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Nearly 200 educators attend to share best practices in leadership and teaching.
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In that case, the city issued 22 subpoenas to financial and social media companies seeking information regarding the two instructors and their associates, according to court documents.
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Jones agrees that patience is key in working with kids with disabilities, something that's emphasized in the training for instructors.
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“Teachers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/teachers. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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