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[ej-oo-key-shuhn] / ˌɛdʒ ʊˈkeɪ ʃən /


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But getting a child through the education system and into a secure career can involve years of preparation, intense competition and, for many families, considerable expense.

From BBC Sep. 19, 2026

A UC spokesperson said the state’s master plan, which guides how California’s three public higher education systems work together, should be reimagined “for today’s higher education needs” but did not directly address the bills.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 19, 2026

Beyond her education and experience, she seemed completely unintimidated—by anything.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 18, 2026

I mean: measles, food contamination, wars, Michael Cohen, climate, education, immigration, healthcare and post partum psychosis is more than enough.

From Salon Sep. 18, 2026

Board of Education of Topeka by ruling that “in the field of education the doctrine of ‘separate but equal’ has no place.”

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson

Now, though, just as job hunters without degrees are having one of their best runs, those with college educations are having one of their worst.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 7, 2026

Experts and couples interviewed by AFP spoke of a combination of factors, including longer educations and growing professional ambitions among women, along with rising divorce rates and financial strain on young professionals.

From Barron's Aug. 13, 2026

The Ministry of Religious Affairs has revoked the school's license permanently, and said that students' educations would continue through online learning options or transfers to other institutions – especially for orphaned students.

From BBC May 13, 2026

They paid off their mortgage, set aside enough money in 529 accounts to partially fund their children’s college educations, and left their corporate jobs.

From MarketWatch Mar. 14, 2026

With the educations Tansy made me and Lloyd get, we went out into the world – back east to the great boom of the big city, the topless towers of Indianapolis.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck




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