education
The act of learning things or being taught, usually in school or university.
The process of receiving or giving systematic instruction, especially at a school or university.
The subject you study if you want to become a teacher or work in schools.
The field of study concerned with teaching methods, learning processes, and the organization of educational systems.
What you know and can do because you have learned it in school or through experience.
The knowledge, skills, and personal development acquired through the process of being educated.
- Base: education
- Plural: education, educations
board of education
1Group managing public schools
A group of people who make rules and decisions for public schools in a certain area.
- The board of education approved new textbooks for all schools.
- Parents attended the board of education meeting to express their concerns.
continuing education
1Ongoing learning after school years
Classes for adults to keep learning after they have finished school or university.
- Many professionals take continuing education courses to stay current in their field.
- Continuing education can help you advance your career.
special education
1Schooling for students with special needs
Teaching that is made for students who have disabilities or special needs.
- She works as a special education teacher.
- The district has expanded its special education services.
adult education
2Education for adults after school age
Classes and learning programs for people who are no longer in school full-time.
- She enrolled in an adult education course to improve her computer skills.
- She enrolled in an adult education course to improve her skills.
- Adult education programs are available at the community center.
- Adult education centers offer evening classes.
physical education
1School subject for sports/exercise
A school class where students do sports and exercise to stay healthy and learn skills.
- Physical education classes are held twice a week.
- Physical education is required in most schools.
- He enjoys physical education more than math.
- He became a teacher of physical education.