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teacher

[tee-cher] / ˈti tʃər /


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An ordinance passed in 1968 lets the school board collect a 1% sales tax to fund teacher bonuses.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

The Accounts Commission said while the revenue budget was rising by 2% in the 2026-27 budget, much of it would go towards existing commitments such as increases in teacher pay.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

He only realized something was wrong when he looked at his teacher, whose face was drained.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

In my experience, a good teacher would never use praise to excuse a failing grade.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

It isn’t the prestigious intensive that didn’t want me, but it’s something, and the name of the teacher sounds familiar.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison




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