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teacher

[tee-cher] / ˈti tʃər /


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Through the Linked Learning program, “they’re already getting a foot in the door in some form of career pathway,” according to Alycia Escobedo, lead teacher for Hollywood High School New Media Academy.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 14, 2026

The eldest son, Ronaldo, is a teacher like my sisters.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 14, 2026

At her South East London primary school, collections have reached as much as £560, which is split between the teacher and teaching assistants.

From BBC Jul. 13, 2026

So she and the other parents agreed on a contribution of £5 per member of staff, making a total of £15 from each child for their teacher and two teaching assistants.

From BBC Jul. 13, 2026

Irene, the piano teacher Mrs. Kuen had recommended, turned out to be twenty-two—hardly a girl—and white.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu

Parents know the drill: as the end of summer term rolls in it's time to think about thank-yous for the teachers after another year of hard work and tested patience.

From BBC Jul. 13, 2026

Every day we welcome students into the Capitol, train teachers from across the country, host conversations with historians and public servants, and encourage visitors to see themselves as part of the American story.

From Salon Jul. 10, 2026

The deals, reached to avert a strike in April, promised double-digit raises to teachers, aides, custodians and other workers.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 9, 2026

Jiangsu province, also in China's eastern region, said it would suspend "all in-person educational activities" at schools from Thursday afternoon through Friday and urged students and teachers to "pay attention to typhoon safety".

From Barron's Jul. 8, 2026

“We have five more exactly like her,” one of the teachers said.

From "The Best School Year Ever" by Barbara Robinson




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