as in teachers
a person whose occupation is to give formal instruction in a school
decided at a fairly young age that there is no more rewarding career than that of an educator
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Recent Examples of educators
Topics of concern included the AI revolution that is transforming how students learn and forcing educators to rethink pedagogy.
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ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
The educators and innovators preparing the next generation.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
As a result, educators are leaving the profession, classrooms are overcrowded, and mental health counselors and other critical supports are disappearing.
—Kevin Vick, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2026
Many educators say schools could do more to include students labeled EBD in general education classrooms.
—Laurie Stern, NPR, 26 Apr. 2026
Now, with another Chancellor resigning, the Board of Regents must stop asking frontline educators at Charter Oak to accept below-minimum-wage compensation while executive instability continues to consume public and student dollars.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026
And, with the insights gleaned from this study, organizations can spot toxic leadership and also educators who might want to guide individuals with darker traits towards healthier choices, Phys reports.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026
Selected by a panel of arts educators, these students stood out for both technical ability and expressive range across performance videos, written statements and artistic résumés.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
The pavilion buzzed with activity as animal educators, conservationists, breeders and vendors filled the space.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 19 Apr. 2026
ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
The educators and innovators preparing the next generation.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
As a result, educators are leaving the profession, classrooms are overcrowded, and mental health counselors and other critical supports are disappearing.
—Kevin Vick, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2026
Many educators say schools could do more to include students labeled EBD in general education classrooms.
—Laurie Stern, NPR, 26 Apr. 2026
Now, with another Chancellor resigning, the Board of Regents must stop asking frontline educators at Charter Oak to accept below-minimum-wage compensation while executive instability continues to consume public and student dollars.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026
And, with the insights gleaned from this study, organizations can spot toxic leadership and also educators who might want to guide individuals with darker traits towards healthier choices, Phys reports.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026
Selected by a panel of arts educators, these students stood out for both technical ability and expressive range across performance videos, written statements and artistic résumés.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
The pavilion buzzed with activity as animal educators, conservationists, breeders and vendors filled the space.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 19 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for educators
Noun
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On the chopping block are six intervention teachers serving students who need intensive academic help.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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The recommendations span the gamut of expanding research into hate crime data, improving security funding, addressing the display of hate symbols, expanding social media and digital literacy, and increasing educational resources for professionals teachers and students.—
Beth Bailey,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Taught by friendly, professional instructors, the classes are designed for beginners and run step-by-step.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
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Meurice has trained around 150 instructors in the protocol across Australia, Canada, France, Switzerland and Malaysia.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Educators.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/educators. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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