educators

noun

plural of educator
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 Nearly all are requiring ethics courses along the way — as educators continue to grapple with cheating and with fears that heavy AI use will erode critical thinking. — Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026 However, they’re heavily weighted toward beginning educators, who can expect to see raises of around 17%. — Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 27 Aug. 2026 The authorization vote does not mean educators will begin striking yet. — Zachary Fletcher, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026 By shifting the focus to high-stakes, spontaneous human interaction and leveraging AI for active learning rather than trusting it to do the work, educators can ensure that the knowledge lives within the student, not just the model. — Jason Corso, Time, 26 Aug. 2026 On stage, Semafor will convene leaders from across these sectors to explore practical strategies for strengthening resilience, supporting families and educators, improving digital literacy, and expanding access to mental health resources. — Semafor Events, semafor.com, 26 Aug. 2026 Leadership with Child Care Associates, a child development nonprofit based in Fort Worth that operated the Tarrant County pilot program, said Texas is unable to have a quality early learning system without quality early educators. — Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Aug. 2026 This year, public schools across the state will start the school year without enough bus drivers, paraprofessionals, ESE aides, custodial staff, cafeteria workers, nurses and other essential educators who keep students healthy and safe in school. — Andrew Spar, Sun Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026 But for educators, there is a growing consensus that AI literacy is about more than learning how to use generative AI and write good prompts. — ABC News, 21 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for educators
  1. teachers
  2. instructors
Noun
  • The publisher will also distribute the audiobook to 100,000 teachers affiliated with Book Clubs in collaboration with Audible and Pottermore.
    — K.J. Yossman, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Families can start receiving specific asks for classroom supplies after school begins, often from teachers.
    — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of teachers
Noun
  • The school is now putting AI versions of its faculty to work in a $699 online startup bootcamp, where aspiring founders can rehearse investor pitches, sales calls, and board meetings—all with AI clones of Harvard instructors.
    — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026
  • That energy and passion set Gardner apart from other applicants to join her team of nine special education instructors, Latresa Moore, Burnham’s special education case manager said.
    — Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of instructors

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“Educators.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/educators. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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